Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead
An exciting opportunity to shape meaningful organisational change, leading EDI and anti-racism initiatives, employee voice and culture development. The role suits a credible facilitator with strong project delivery, policy review and stakeholder engagement experience.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, EDI Manager, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Equality and Diversity Manager, Inclusion Manager, EDI Officer, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Anti-Racism Lead, Anti-Racism Officer
The benefits package includes a health cash plan, employee assistance support, pension scheme, flexible working opportunities where suitable and personal development opportunities.
SALARY: £32,000 - £36,500 FTE + Benefits
LOCATION: Bradford, West Yorkshire
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an exciting opportunity for an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead to help turn ambitious commitments into practical organisational change within a purpose-led mental health charity.
Working within People & Culture, the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead will coordinate PCREF and EDI action plans, strengthen employee voice and support inclusive policy, learning and workforce practice.
The successful Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead will work with senior leaders, colleagues and external specialists, using insight and constructive challenge to help embed equity and anti-racism across culture and decision-making.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead include:
PCREF and EDI Action Plan: Lead delivery, ownership, timescales and evidence of progress against organisational commitments
Culture and Workforce Inclusion: Strengthen equity and inclusion across the employee and volunteer journey and connect values with expected behaviours
Employee Voice and Networks: Create and manage forums and networks that inform organisational learning, culture and decision-making
Policy and Equity Impact: Review policies, processes and systems through an equity and anti-racism lens and monitor impact assessments and actions
Learning, Insight and Reporting: Develop guidance and learning interventions, analyse workforce and quality information, and report progress, risks and priorities
Communications and Partnerships: Support internal campaigns and events, build external relationships and assess relevant frameworks, standards and charter marks
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Experience leading or coordinating organisational initiatives, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Experience supporting employee networks or culture-change activity, facilitating sensitive discussions and reviewing policies or systems
Strong facilitation, communication, relationship-building and organisational skills, with confidence working across organisational levels
Ability to identify systemic issues, develop practical recommendations and produce clear reports, briefings, guidance and communications
Strong knowledge of EDI and anti-racism principles, equality legislation, systemic inequality, intersectionality and organisational change
Understanding of organisational culture, confidentiality, psychological safety, sensitive information and PCREF commitments and competencies
Good Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel skills, with integrity, self-awareness, professional judgement and commitment to ongoing development
DESIRABLE
Degree-level qualification or relevant professional development in EDI, organisational development, human resources, social policy or a related field
Experience in a charity, mental health, health, social care or voluntary-sector setting
Experience of equity impact assessment, organisational reporting, governance or delivering EDI and anti-racism learning
BENEFITS
25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays
Up to two additional wellbeing leave days each year
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid and remote working where suitable
Simply Health Cash Plan for dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more
Employee Assistance Service with confidential mental health support and structured therapy sessions
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Company Shop and Blue Light Card discount schemes
Personal development opportunities including Clinical Supervision
Enhanced sick pay after the six-month probation
Death in service/life assurance benefit
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15340
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