ED&I and Wellbeing Assistant

Term: Permanent Reports to: Head of ED&I Team: Human Resources The Firm

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.

We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.

Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.

Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.

Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

The Team

The Team is responsible for the development of HR strategy in line with the Firm's strategy and business goals, and effecting this through the design and implementation of HR policies, practices and initiatives across all areas of people management including professional development, recruitment and selection, diversity, employee relations, pay and benefits, and organisational change and development.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of ED&I, and overseen by the Senior ED&I & Wellbeing Adviser, in this role, you will: 

Support the Head of ED&I and the Senior ED&I & Wellbeing Adviser to deliver the firm’s ED&I and Wellbeing strategies. 

Be a key contact for our internal ED&I Committee, Employee Impact Groups, and Mental Health First Aiders, organise regular meetings with them, and take responsibility for monthly agendas and meeting minutes. 

Assist with events and awareness campaigns for the ED&I and Wellbeing team, and our Employee Impact Groups (e.g. Wellbeing Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, LGBT History Month, Black History Month), including liaising with external speakers, and our internal catering, reception, marketing, IT, and office concierge teams. 

Act as a buddy to the HR department’s ongoing rotation of Solicitor Apprentices during their six-month seat. 

Maintain the budget spreadsheets for ED&I and Wellbeing.

Support the Head of ED&I with diversity benchmark submissions and diversity reporting, such as the Social Mobility Index, the Working Families Index, and ED&I data submissions to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. 

Support the ED&I team to run a programme of internal ED&I and wellbeing seminars, events, and podcasts, including researching potential speakers, booking speakers and rooms, internal advertising, co-ordinating attendees, collating feedback, and organising catering. 

Work with the Head of ED&I and Senior ED&I and Wellbeing Adviser to draft regular internal communications including via the intranet and through quarterly firm-wide updates on initiatives and events.

Support the ED&I team to deliver ongoing ED&I-led work experience and internship programmes and workshops. 

Keep up to date with best practice and where appropriate and from time to time attend external ED&I and wellbeing seminars and events.

Occasionally deputise for the Head of ED&I and Senior ED&I and Wellbeing Adviser at ED&I and Wellbeing inductions for new joiners.

Skills and Experience

Passion for, and interest in, all areas of ED&I and Wellbeing.

Strong MS Office skills in particular Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Clear communication skills including concise and accurate written communication.

Ability to stay organised, get things done, be proactive, and work to deadlines.

High attention to detail.

Strong team work ethic and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. 

Special aspects

This role is suitable for flexible working or job share.The hours of work for this opportunity are 9:30am - 5:30pm but we would expect the successful candidate to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours if necessary and in response to client demand. You will be expected to follow the firm’s agile working policy, which embraces home working but will require employees to spend a minimum number of days each week in the London office.

Farrer & Co is open to flexible working.

Farrer & Co is an equals opportunity employer who welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

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Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.