The Social Change Lead is a member of the regional leadership team and partners with cross functional leaders to drive the Social Change strategy, aligning to global goals and initiatives. They are driven and passionate about Social Change and work to ensure that Social Change is well integrated into all aspects of the business. They are both a strategic leader and manage execution of programs and initiatives, as well as track and report on progress towards Social Change goals. As part of the global Social Change Group and leader you will also help drive Thoughtworks global Social Change vision and strategy forward.
Job responsibilities
- Reports to MD and Global Head of Social Change
- Should be working cross functionally at the regional level to integrate social change into the business
- Part of the Global Social Change Group
- Lead of Social Change, Lead of DEISSC (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Sustainability and Social Change)
Job qualifications
Technical skills
- Demonstrated commitment to one’s personal journey and learning about systemic social justice issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate constructive dialogue among stakeholders
- Understands how to balance the social change lens within the business
- Has the ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity and contradictions and facilitate constructive dialogue among colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate constructive dialogue among stakeholders
- Ability to handle sensitive conversations
- Ability to create strategic plans and manage to outcomes
- Demonstrated commitment to cultivating others
- Demonstrated experience working with social movements, the non-profit and philanthropic sectors
- Deep understanding of social change and demonstrated ability to put theory into practice
- Courageous in sharing opinions and challenging ideas and being challenged themself
- Is able to see the world through the eyes of the most vulnerable
Other things to know
L&D
There's no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
Benefits
We offer amazing benefits from the day you start including private medical insurance, travel insurance, income protection, critical illness, life assurance, pension scheme, personal development budget, 25 days holiday and a ride2work scheme.
DE&I
We proudly, passionately and actively strive to make both Thoughtworks and our industry more representative of the communities we serve. We promote diversity in all its forms and reject discrimination and inequality. Our diversity and award winning culture inspires our thought leaders and serves to nurture and develop amazing ideas. We believe this makes us a world leading destination of choice for all technologists.
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 28+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.
Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.
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