Luke Ives
About Luke Ives
Luke Ives is the Culture, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Arup and a member of the LGBTQ+ Advisory Panel at Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Current Roles at Arup and Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Luke Ives holds the position of Culture, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Arup, starting in 2024. Additionally, he is an LGBTQ+ Advisory Panel Member at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2023. Both roles are based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Prior to his current role, Luke Ives served as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Arup from 2021 to 2024. Before this, he was an Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Jacobs from 2019 to 2021. These positions showcase his ongoing commitment to promoting inclusive workplace environments in Manchester, England.
Career Background in Business Development and Bid Management
Luke Ives began his career focusing on business development and bid management. He worked as a Bid Manager at Civic Engineers from 2018 to 2019 and held various roles at Balfour Beatty Investments from 2014 to 2018, including Business Development Support Manager, Assistant Bid Manager, and Bid Co-ordinator. Additionally, he co-chaired Balfour Beatty's LGBT+ Network during his tenure.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Luke Ives completed an Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development from CIPD Qualifications in 2024. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours in Business, Public Policy and Management from Aston University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. These educational experiences fortified his expertise in fostering inclusive organizational cultures.
Recognition and Awards in Diversity Initiatives
Luke Ives has been recognized for his significant contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. In 2023, the EDI strategies he contributed to at Arup were honored with the EDI Team of the Year award at the Women in Rail Awards. In 2022, he was recognized as a Top 10 Diversity Hero at the British LGBT Awards. His efforts were further acknowledged when he ranked #15 on the 2019 Yahoo Finance OUTstanding LGBT+ Future Leaders Top 100 list and served as a UK Construction Week Role Model in 2020 and 2021.