CIHT (and the wider sector) are now at a point where we need to drive action and really shift the dial on equality, diversity and inclusion as we work to fill the skills gap and create a progressive, sustainable industry where the workforce reflects the communities in which we serve, and to keep the nation thriving and moving. This webinar is open to all employees of the CIHT Partner Organisations and will provide an update on the new EDI Chartermark.
CIHT’s values of professionalism, inclusivity, collaboration and progression, underpin our commitment to creating a sector that leads the way in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and embeds EDI at the core of professional and organisational good practice. Our current Diversity and Inclusion Charter was produced to bring like-minded organisations across the sector together to work with CIHT to achieve its EDI ambitions. We are now developing this Charter into our new EDI Chartermark.
The CIHT Diversity & Inclusion Charter has been a public mark of progress that endorses Signatories’ active and ongoing commitment to D&I key principles and practices as stipulated in our ‘Shifting the Dial’ strategy. All our Partners were asked to sign up to the Diversity & Inclusion Charter when they joined the Partnerships Network.
As we strengthen our stance on EDI, we aim to cultivate a collaborative environment where best practice is amplified and positive change is accelerated. We are encouraging signatory organisations to pledge their commitment to EDI and to actively demonstrate commitment through actions they have and will continue to take within their businesses.
The new and updated EDI Chartermark builds upon the original D&I Charter Statement published in May 2016. As well as setting out a clear commitment to EDI in the workplace, the updated Chartermark encourages signatories to share examples of good practice and depending upon where the organisation is in their EDI journey, it encourages sharing of experiences around measuring and reporting on developments towards achieving their EDI goals.
During the webinar you will hear from our speakers who represent several companies working in our sector, and who will share their experiences and perspectives on the importance of EDI and challenges faced by businesses.
Delegates attending the event will have the opportunity to raise questions, provide comment and share their own views on how we can develop the updated Chartermark to be a supportive tool whereby we will work collaboratively to influence the sector.
Hosted by CIHT’s EDI Manager Emma Carruthers
Rupert Clubb, East Sussex County Council’s Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Rupert is the Lead Officer. He leads the development of Transport for the South East. He chairs the Senior Officer Group and supports the Chairman and Board. He is also the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport at East Sussex County Council. A former president of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, Rupert is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.
Hannah Shires, Quality Manager, Ringway
Hannah has spent most of her career in Highways – having worked across multiple clients and highways delivery models as well as multiple occupational disciplines: Operations, Business Solutions, Quality and Programming. Hannah’s role with Ringway includes working on the National Highways East Maintenance and Response Contract and acting as the lead on the Senior Management Team to support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Agenda – achieving a ‘blue’ score in recognition of driving a difference into the business. Hannah has lived some of the challenges we face and is passionate about learning and sharing so that the industry can get better too.
Nathalie Richards, Senior engineer, Project Centre limited
Nathalie is an Engineer working mainly for Thurrock Council on inspection and capital works including expansion joint replacement, assessment and concrete repair. Nathalie is also an active member of Project Centre’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group member – organising presentations and activities. Nathalie has told us ‘Project Centre have also shown me how much they will invest in their employee’s wellbeing and mental health through their appointment of Mental Health ambassadors. Becoming one and getting the mental health first aid training has enabled me to be there for others, which has meant such a lot to me’.
Barnaby Rudston, HR Business Partner, Ringway
Barnaby is an experienced senior HR professional having worked for organisations such as National Highways East, Hertfordshire CC, Milton Keynes CC and Transport for London (TFL) as well as market leaders in Telecommunications BT and utilities Southern Water. Barnaby has a multi-disciplined Generalist HR background gained in the fast past retail environment working as a senior HR practitioner with ASDA, and in developing Employee Engagement programs delivering real cultural change within organisations. Barnaby is proud to be playing an active role in delivering proactive EDI initiatives within National Highways East.
Rebecca Piggott, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Kier Highways
Rebecca is responsible for driving Diversity & Inclusion initiatives at national and local levels, enabling collaboration with supply chain partners, clients, and other stakeholders, and embedding D&I at all levels within the business. Before taking on a change of industry to join Kier, Rebecca worked in HR at a financial services management consultancy firm based in London and Peterborough, leading on Diversity & Inclusion and mental health.
If you have any questions regarding the content of the webinar please contact CIHT’s EDI Manager Emma Carruthers, via: emma.carruthers@ciht.org.uk
If you are experiencing any difficulties with registration for this event, please contact partners@ciht.org.uk
If you have any difficulties with joining the event virtually on the day, please contact the CIHT Conferences & Events Team on +44 (0)20 7336 1555 or conferences@ciht.org.uk
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