National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to join People Services, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel.

Do you have a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion?

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference?

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you

**Position**: 4721 National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

**Location**:Remote

**Hours**: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9-5

**Salary**: £43,778.00 per annum

**Contract**: Permanent

**The Role**

As the National EDI Lead you will be:

- Providing expertise, advice and insight on all VS EDI matters
- Supporting operational, Service Design and Business Development teams to develop and promote services that are accessible and inclusive to all
- Assisting the Assistant Director-People with the development and delivery of an EDI strategy and action plan aligned to organisational objectives
- Overseeing activities within the EDI networks, promoting and supporting their growth

**About You**

As National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, you will have a current working knowledge of equality legislation, EDI best practice and issues.

You will also have:

- Experience of developing effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners
- The ability to identify issues affecting the organisation and ensure senior colleagues are provided timely and accurate advice and kept fully informed of relevant issues
- Experience of writing reports, analysing data and confident presentation skills

Experience of working in an EDI role would be advantageous.

**In Return**

Work for an organisation who believes in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:

- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances and maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
- Access to the financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

**About the Organisation**

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence inthe Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Servicechecks may be required.

Applicants are welcome from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if they are representative of the communities it serves in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religionor belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter applicants are particularly welcome from BAME communities

You may have experience in areas such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, EDI Manager, EDI Lead, Equality and Diversity Lead, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Equality,Diversity and Inclusion Partner.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.