Company Description

Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users, Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular, redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Manchester, and in 2021 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy. Find out more at www.depop.com 

Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. We’re continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.

If, due to a disability, you need adjustments to complete the application, please let us know by sending an email with your name, the role to which you would like to apply, and the type of support you need to complete the application to adjustments@depop.com. For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to lead and evolve our DEI strategy both internally and externally. This pivotal role will drive initiatives that promote inclusivity, equity, and representation across our workforce and marketplace, while maintaining a close connection to our partners at Etsy to align our efforts as a subsidiary with their broader social impact framework. 

Reporting to the VP of People, Culture & Impact, you will collaborate closely with leadership, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and various departments to embed DEI principles into all aspects of our operations and culture.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy aligned with Depop’s mission and Impact Goals, focusing on Employee DEI and DEI amongst our Marketplace, in alignment with Etsy’s social impact framework. Provide expert consultancy and input to programs across Depop to further embed inclusion into our evergreen work and business accelerators, as it relates to employee engagement, development, and retention.

Internal Programs: Design and oversee programs aimed at increasing diverse representation, fostering an inclusive workplace and improving retention, development and progression for underrepresented communities (URC) at Depop, including initiatives to achieve targets in global headcount for underrepresented ethnicities and, underrepresented gender identities in our engineering and data teams by the end of 2028.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Support and expand ERGs, providing guidance, resources, and advocacy to empower these groups to self-govern and enhance employee engagement and belonging. Oversee the application, election, and training of ERG leads, while tracking and delivery of key projects that contribute to the programs’ success.

Training and Development: Implement educational programs and workshops to raise awareness and equip employees and leadership with tools to foster an inclusive environment, in partnership with Depop’s learning and development strategy.

Policy Development: Collaborate with the People team to review and recommend company policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion, and comply with relevant legislation.

Marketplace DEI: Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Customer Experience and Legal teams to ensure Depop’s platform is a diverse and inclusive place to buy and sell, driving more equitable access to opportunities.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, regularly reporting progress to stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on DEI matters, providing expert advice and fostering a culture of accountability. Drive transparent and effective communication regarding program progress, flags and decisions, including collaborating with the PCI team on programmatic communications.

External Partnerships: Build relationships with external organisations and communities to stay informed on best practices, and act as a spokesperson to actively position Depop as a leader in DEI within the industry, and support a diverse pipeline of talent into the organisation.

Accessibility: Collaborate across teams to up-level Depop’s approach to accessibility, both internally and externally, supporting programs and building resources for Depop’s disabled and neurodiverse employees, sellers, and buyers.

About you:

Experience: Proven track record of leading DEI initiatives, preferably within the tech or fashion industries, with a deep understanding of the UK and US contexts.

Leadership: Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive organizational change.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of facilitating sensitive conversations and delivering impactful presentations.

Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis to inform strategy and measure program effectiveness.

Cultural Competency: Deep connection with diverse communities and a profound understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by underrepresented groups.

Project Management: Proven experience in program management. Work independently to define and contain complex problems, prioritise effectively, and deliver quickly.

Passion: A genuine commitment to Depop’s mission and values, with a passion for creating inclusive environments

Additional Information

Health + Mental Wellbeing

PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa

Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space

Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support

Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting

Work/Life Balance:

25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days

1 company-wide day off per quarter

Impact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteering

Fully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.

Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options *role dependant

All offices are dog-friendly

Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries

Family Life:

18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees

IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave

Learn + Grow:

Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and more

Mentorship and programmes to upskill employees

Your Future:

Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)

Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings

Depop Extras:

Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.

Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!