Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Partner

TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel – operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They’re helping us become the backbone of sustainable travel in Europe by building a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile. An exciting opportunity awaits you as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Partner in our Corporate Communications & DEI team. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Partner is responsible for partnering across the business to challenge and support teams in embedding principles of inclusion and equity into strategies, operations and everyday decision‑making. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead DEI projects, and act as a subject‑matter expert across the business in order to further the DEI strategy and embed inclusion principles across Eurostar. This permanent position can be based in either our London, Paris or Brussels office, with hybrid working arrangements and will report into our Head of DEI and Social Impact. The close date for this role is 5pm on Tuesday, 20 January. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Responsibilities Act as the DEI subject matter expert, embedding inclusion into business strategy, operations and key initiatives. Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of global DEI programmes, including cultural change, policy and learning initiatives. Provide central oversight of Employee Networks, ensuring impact, intersectionality and alignment to DEI strategy. Deliver internal and external DEI reporting, contributing to sustainability, employee experience, compliance and employer brand outcomes. Manage social impact partnerships and volunteering activity to maximise social value creation. Partner with People teams on BAU priorities including compliance, employee experience and inclusive recruitment. Support complex DEI‑related employee relations matters across multiple countries, handling sensitive issues with discretion. Collaborate with Customer Experience and Accessibility teams to embed inclusion into customer‑facing projects. Qualifications 5+ years’ experience in DEI, culture or inclusion‑focused roles, with the ability to operate independently in a complex, matrixed organisation. Strong working knowledge of DEI principles, behavioural change and inclusive culture‑building, applied at both strategic and operational levels. Proven experience leading end-to-end DEI or culture programmes, with solid project management capability. Ability to analyse and interpret people and DEI data to inform decisions, reporting and continuous improvement. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience partnering across People, business and customer‑facing teams. Fluency in English and business‑level French (highly desirable), enabling effective collaboration across a multilingual, international environment. Our stages for this recruitment process will include phone screening and a two‑stage interview process. Benefits We’re constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That’s why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including: Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1. Competitive defined benefit pension scheme. Free Eurostar tickets. Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family. Ongoing training and development. Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks. At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in. #J-18808-Ljbffr