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Job Description
DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. An excellent opportunity has opened up in our people team as an Employee Engagement Business Partner. The Employee Engagement Business Partner is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that foster a highly engaged, motivated, and productive workforce. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping a positive employee experience by working closely with the HR team to manage programs that support team members throughout the employee lifecycle—including recruitment, onboarding, retention, recognition, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, and wellness initiatives.
Please note: This role will require frequent travel to our Southampton Port facility. This is something that can be discussed in more detail at screening stage.
How Will You Contribute
1. Lead the development and execution of employee engagement programs that reflect DP World's values and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture across both ports.
2. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels between employees and leadership.
3. Manage the employee recognition program, ensuring timely and meaningful acknowledgment of achievements and celebration of success.
4. Support the promotion of a strong safety culture by reinforcing safety as a core value through engagement activities, communications, and leadership alignment.
5. Manage employee engagement surveys and feedback processes, including participation tracking, data analysis, and action planning to drive continuous improvement.
6. Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to promote impactful training, mentoring, and regional development programs.
7. Support the continuous improvement of training and development strategies to enhance employee retention and career progression.
What Will You Bring
1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
2. Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
3. Confident in leading events, workshops, and employee engagement initiatives.
4. High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and active listening.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong writing and content creation skills for internal communications.
7. Skilled in using digital tools for engagement, training, and communication (e.g., Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Yammer, or other intranet tools).
8. Data-savvy, able to analyse feedback, engagement data, and training metrics to inform improvements.
9. Discreet and professional with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
10. Demonstrates commitment to promoting safety, inclusivity, and positive workplace behaviours.
11. Experience designing or delivering engagement, recognition, or cultural change programs.
12. Familiarity with onboarding processes and talent development practices.
13. Experience supporting or promoting DEI initiatives within a business.
Note: All of our roles are subject to the following requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.
* No unspent criminal convictions.
* We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises Syncreon, Imperial, and P&O.
We’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We make trade flow to change what’s possible for everyone
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.
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