Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Organisational Development and EDI

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered? At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join us as Head of Organisational Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (OD & EDI) on an interim basis for 12 months.This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact. You will be the Trust's advocate and expert on equality, diversity, and inclusion--shaping strategies that drive cultural transformation and ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Working closely with senior leaders and system partners, you'll lead initiatives that embed inclusive leadership behaviours, champion anti-racism, and foster psychological safety across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

In this pivotal role, you'll influence policy at the highest level, oversee statutory reporting requirements such as WRES, WDES, and EDS2, and translate complex data into actionable insights that deliver meaningful change. You'll also build capability across all leadership tiers, ensuring EDI principles are at the heart of everything we do.We're looking for someone with proven experience in organisational development and EDI within a complex setting--ideally the NHS--combined with exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. You'll bring a strong understanding of equality legislation, a track record of driving cultural change, and the ability to inspire others through collaboration and innovation.If you're ready to lead with compassion, challenge the status quo, and help us create a truly inclusive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and be part of shaping the future of Frimley Health.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,653 to £77,094 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

151-HS-41

Job locations

Greenwood Office base - covers whole Trust

Ascot

SL5 7GB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and job specification for full range of duties and responsibilities of the role.

Hybrid working is supported, but youll need to be present across our sites and within the Integrated Care System to deliver this role effectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and job specification for full range of duties and responsibilities of the role.

Hybrid working is supported, but youll need to be present across our sites and within the Integrated Care System to deliver this role effectively.

Person Specification

Essential

Masters level qualification in related subject or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

Chartered member of CIPD (MCIPD)
Continuous Improvement qualification (or experience)
Coach/mentoring experience

Essential

Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda

essential

Essential

Experience of working with strategic policy in the NHS or a large complex organisation

Essential

Experience of designing, developing, implementing and evaluating OD/EDI interventions

Essential

Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups

Essential

Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options

Person Specification

Essential

Masters level qualification in related subject or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

Chartered member of CIPD (MCIPD)
Continuous Improvement qualification (or experience)
Coach/mentoring experience

Essential

Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda

essential

Essential

Experience of working with strategic policy in the NHS or a large complex organisation

Essential

Experience of designing, developing, implementing and evaluating OD/EDI interventions

Essential

Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups

Essential

Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenwood Office base - covers whole Trust

Ascot

SL5 7GB

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenwood Office base - covers whole Trust

Ascot

SL5 7GB

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)