Shelley O’Connor, HR Change Manager at the Bank of England, has driven significant LGBTQ+ inclusion through policy reform and community engagement. As former LGBTQ+ Network Co-Chair, she transformed policies and processes while amplifying voices via platforms like fireside chats between senior leaders and trans colleagues. Shelley introduced reverse mentorship, enabling senior staff to learn directly from LGBTQ+ lived experiences. Currently, as Trustee of Essex Pride, she established the first LGBTQ+ Youth Committee, creating a safe space for under-18s to connect and influence event changes. She also fosters local business allyship and coordinates a bi-monthly pride community call to unite smaller prides. Leading a review of elements of the Bank of England’s employee value proposition, collaborating with staff networks to design an inclusive package that meets the needs of a diverse workforce. As part of this she produced an Equality Impact Assessment to ensure equitable outcomes and introduced mitigations where necessary
