Head of Inclusion

Arriva Group

Head of Inclusion shaping inclusive culture and wellbeing across Arriva UK's passenger transport operations. Leading strategy, employee networks, campaigns and health initiatives across UK businesses.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeYork • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading inclusion strategies and initiatives within large, regulated environments, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and employee wellbeing frameworks.

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Inclusion Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementData AnalysisOccupational Health ExperienceWellbeing Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Inclusion Strategy DesignChange Programme LeadershipData-Driven Impact MeasurementPolicy Review for AccessibilityHealth Surveillance Program Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCoaching LeadersPromoting Inclusive Behaviours

Industry Keywords

Employee NetworksESG PracticesRegulated EnvironmentWorkplace Inclusion TrendsEmployment Legislation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and delivery of Arriva UK's inclusion strategy
Drive progress against key inclusion benchmarks, accreditations and charters
Provide strategic direction to employee networks and inclusion initiatives
Develop campaigns promoting inclusive thinking and behaviours across the business
Review policies and practices for accessibility, fairness and equity
Coach leaders and managers on psychologically safe and inclusive team environments
Use data, insights and metrics to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement
Build internal and external partnerships to strengthen the inclusion agenda
Support Arriva UK's ESG and growth ambitions through inclusive business practices
Provide strategic oversight of colleague wellbeing initiatives
Work with Occupational Health providers and stakeholders on occupational health service contract management
Support development and continuous improvement of health surveillance programmes and statutory compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a senior HR or people-focused role within a large, regulated environment
Proven track record of designing and delivering inclusion strategies aligned to business priorities
Experience leading organisational inclusion initiatives and change programmes
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Strong analytical capability and data-led approach to measuring impact
Up-to-date knowledge of workplace inclusion trends and employment legislation
Experience working with wellbeing, Occupational Health and employee support frameworks
Occupational Health and Health Surveillance experience is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
Hybrid working basis, with the remainder of the week focused on where colleagues can best be supported while maintaining work-life balance
Opportunity to influence organisational culture at a strategic level
Opportunity to support employee health, engagement, resilience and overall employee experience
Professional exposure to senior stakeholders across Arriva UK Bus, Arriva UK Trains and Arriva Limited