ERG (Employee Resource Group) Associate - DEIB

Position: ERG Associate (Employee Resource Group) - DEIB

Location: Warwick, Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week on-site)

Duration: Initial 12 Months

Salary (via Adecco): From 35,500 per annum + 5% utilisation bonus & Additional Benefits

About the Role

Our high-profile Client, National Energy System Operator (NESO) is looking for a passionate ERG Associate to join their DEIB team, within the People function. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart or accelerate their career in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, gaining exposure across a high-profile, forward-thinking organisation!

This role will report to the DEIB Manager with a focus on enabling sustainable ways of working across the ERGs, while also contributing to NESO's wider DEIB goals and priorities. This role provides hands-on experience in ERG operations, stakeholder engagement, governance, and planning - a real stepping stone into a rewarding DEIB career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for ERG queries, providing clarity and guidance on processes
• Maintain and update ERG shared planners, communications calendars, and reporting tools
• Support governance processes, including co-chair and vice-chair interviews, leadership transitions, and forum planning
• Facilitate collaboration between ERGs and internal stakeholders to align activities with organisational priorities
• Track and manage ERG expenses accurately and provide oversight on budgets
• Identify gaps in processes or documentation and create practical tools or guidance to improve ERG operations
• Support the planning and delivery of events, forums, and conferences to enhance ERG engagement

About You

You'll excel in this role if you are:

• Passionate about DEIB and eager to build a career in this space
• Highly organised, with strong admin and coordination skills
• Confident with technology and comfortable using MS Office tools
• A natural connector, able to liaise across multiple stakeholders and sites
• Detail-oriented and proactive, ensuring deadlines are met and processes run smoothly
• Motivated to learn and grow within a supportive, collaborative DEIB team

Why NESO?

• Work for a high-profile, forward-thinking organisation shaping the UK's whole energy system
• Be part of a friendly, collaborative team with a strong passion for DEIB
• Gain hands-on experience across 10 key ERGs and enterprise-wide DEIB initiatives
• Enjoy hybrid working from Warwick, with occasional travel opportunity to other NESO sites
• Build your career in DEIB with exposure to strategic stakeholders, governance, and programme delivery.

Passionate about DEIB and looking to take the next step in your career? If so, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!

Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.

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