Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partner (DE&I)

Job role: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Business Partner

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + 10% performance bonus

Working location: Hybrid – 2 times a week in our Milton Keynes office

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date for applications: 24th August 2025

Please note that interviews are expected to take place in early September

Job summary:

We’re looking for a commercially focused Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partner to help us drive real, measurable change across NHBC. This role is all about delivering business impact by embedding inclusive practices into everything we do, from recruitment and leadership to communications and culture. You’ll partner with key stakeholders across the business and HR, acting as a trusted expert to make sure DE&I is not just a strategy but a core part of how we operate and grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the delivery and continuous improvement of NHBC’s DE&I initiatives.
• Advising senior leaders and HR teams to integrate inclusion across people policies and processes.
• Supporting employee network groups to amplify their impact across the business.
• Partnering with L&D to develop inclusive leadership and learning content.
• Creating impactful DE&I campaigns and communications in partnership with Internal Comms.
• Working with Talent Acquisition to improve representation across the candidate journey.
• Using data and insights to track DE&I performance and make evidence-based decisions.
• Benchmarking against external best practice to evolve our DE&I strategy.
• Managing key external DE&I partnerships and suppliers.
• Acting as NHBC’s DE&I subject matter expert internally and externally.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a DE&I role with strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable advising and influencing senior leaders with confidence.
• Strong commercial mindset and a focus on business outcomes.
• Skilled at using data to create insights and drive action.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Knowledge of the employee lifecycle and wider HR practices.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and people-focused approach.
• CIPD or equivalent DE&I qualification (MCIPD desirable).

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

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