Head of D&I

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The Central D&I Team is responsible for setting the D&I strategy and managing the governance while overseeing its implementation. The Central D&I Team relies onembedded teams throughout Zalando that own commitments of the D&I strategy.These embedded teams are responsible for implementing initiatives that deliver onthe D&I commitments. This role will own the governance of the D&I strategy andwork to integrate D&I across the business by activating stakeholders across Zalandoand advising on best practices. This role will lead the Central D&I team of collaborative D&I practitioners. 

Find out more about our Strategy team – the broader team that our Diversity & Inclusion function is part of: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/business-development-and-strategy

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN 

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) 

• You’ll develop and own a clear and measurable D&I strategy aligned with the Zalando's overall business objectives and values, while you’ll advise on best practices of D&I initiatives to be developed and implemented by stakeholders throughout Zalando 

• You’ll translate the strategy into an actionable plan by aligning with internal stakeholders on the implementation

• You’ll establish metrics to track progress, measure the effectiveness of D&I strategy and initiatives and report internally and externally the outcome

• You’ll manage the Central D&I team, offering support, guidance and professional development

• You’ll improve and manage the governance of strategic D&I at Zalando 

• You’ll prepare and facilitate regular Steering Committees for strategic D&I pillars 

• You’ll cultivate relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders throughout Zalando to ensure D&I is prioritized within teams owning the delivery of D&I commitments 

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF 

• You have at least 5 years of experience managing a team 

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a strategic role, with a responsibility to implement governance and processes cross-functionally, where ownership is distributed 

• You have at least 5 years of experience working in Diversity and Inclusion with substantial knowledge of D&I best practices, ideally in a business setting 

• You combine a strategic mindset with the ability to plan long-term based on current progress and challenges

• You are willingness to coach and mentor others, especially senior leaders, on D&I topics 

• You bear excellent stakeholder management skills, especially in influencing and advising on the need to integrate D&I into business decisions and strategic planning 

• You have strong communication skills in English with the ability to effectively communicate difficult or sensitive topics relating to D&I concepts

• You come with an excellent understanding of data reporting best practices to prepare and communicate effective data reports

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
 

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching availableDrive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review