Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst  ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of over £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. When joining DPD you are not just starting a job, you are vital to our journey to be the most customer centric, inclusive, sustainable and leading parcel delivery provider within the UK who embraces and drives change, placing our people and our customers at the heart of what we do.

Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of DPD’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy under the direction of the Diversity & Inclusion specialist. The Diversity & Inclusion apprentice will support the day-to-day organisation of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. This will involve supporting the existing Diversity & Inclusion Forum and ambassadors across the business to support the Diversity & Inclusion specialist to deliver projects and activities, raising awareness and working with the wider People & Talent team to provide a joined-up
approach. 

Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility

• Under the direction of the Diversity & Inclusion Specialist organise the monthly Diversity & Inclusion forums. 
• Communicate information effectively to Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors and the project team as directed by the Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. 
• Coordinate the Diversity & Inclusion calendar to ensure promote awareness and celebration days, communicating with other teams and/or departments (e.g. Marketing) to ensure across function collaboration. 
• Remain up to date on various Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and movements to influence best practice at DPD UK.
• Provide administrative support to the Diversity & Inclusion Specialist.
• Manage the People Inclusion inbox responding to queries where possible and escalating matters when necessary to the Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. 
• Supporting the wider People & Talent function when required, looking at all projects and tasks through a Diversity & Inclusion lens. 

What we’re looking for;

• Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)
• Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. 
• High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work. 
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability. 
• You will have strong communication skills. 
• You will be polite and professional at all times and have a willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ to exceed expectations. 
• Ability to work as a team player and on your own initiative.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

You will complete a Business Admin Level 3 qualification

Candidates must have achieved GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English or be willing to complete this during the apprenticeship. Apprentices must have achieved a pass at GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English before they can complete their final exams.
 

Special Conditions

• Study leave
• Opportunity to work in a clean, health and safety conscious environment
• Funded Training to develop your skills
• The opportunity to progress your career within the business

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package 
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends 
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. 

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.