Group Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programme Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Project Delivery & Support

1. Plan, deliver, and manage projects, across the group, that measurably improve EDI outcomes across the workforce.

2. Develop project plans, monitor progress, and evaluate success against defined metrics.

3. Maintain accurate project documentation, including risk logs and audit records.

4. Produce regular progress reports for senior stakeholders, including the D&I Steering Group.

5. Conduct research to benchmark internal EDI practices against sector best practice.

6. Lead inclusive recruitment initiatives, including training, guidance, and project oversight.

7. Oversee external EDI accreditation programmes (e.g., Disability Confident).

Policy, Compliance & Administration

1. Support the development and delivery of the D&I action plan and related workstreams.

2. Support organisational compliance with legal, statutory, and best practice requirements under the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda.

3. Implement and manage the Reasonable Adjustments process and associated support.

4. Provide Equality Impact Assessment guidance and process support across teams.

5. Maintain and manage D&I communications, including intranet and website content.

6. Oversee the D&I mailbox and related administrative functions.

7. Stay up to date with national, regional, and local developments in EDI policy and practice.

Training & Development

1. Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of EDI training programmes, including but not limited to topics such as bias, microaggressions and inclusive recruitment.

2. Support staff network leads and other internal stakeholders with development opportunities.

3. Advise teams and leaders on embedding EDI principles in day-to-day practice.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

5. Maintain a central repository of D&I data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

6. Analyse internal surveys, listening events, staff networks feedback, and external reports (e.g., WRES, WDES, Gender Pay Gap).

7. Produce management information, business cases, and operational reports for senior managers and the Board.

8. Monitor and report on progress of D&I initiatives to provide assurance of performance.

Staff Network Support & Development

1. Support staff networks in defining their purpose and aligning activity with organisational objectives to improve the experience of staff with protected characteristics.

2. Lead governance, recruitment, and training for staff network leadership teams.

3. Facilitate meetings, events, and project initiatives, including communications campaigns.

4. Provide financial and administrative support for staff network activities, including budget management and grant applications.

5. Advise executive sponsors on supporting staff networks effectively.

General

1. Deputise for the Head of EDI, representing the EDI function at meetings, forums, and other engagements as required.

2. Adapt flexibly to organisational priorities, proactively responding to emerging needs and re-prioritising work to maximise impact, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and deliver measurable outcomes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate level (or equivalent) or equivalent experience of working in a relevant specialist area such as EDI, OD or HR.

Desirable

• Project Management qualification such as Prince2 or equivalent
• Other qualifications or certificates relevant to EDI, such as mediation, coaching, conflict resolution.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of leading EDI initiatives within the NHS or other complex organisations of comparable scale, resulting in measurable improvements in key workforce or performance metrics.
• Experience of equality monitoring and reporting (e.g. WRES/WDES) and developing action plans and reports based on data analysis.
• Knowledge of NHS EDI standards, and a sound understanding of UK EDI legislation, with particular awareness of organisational duties around disability and reasonable adjustments.
• Experience of supporting interventions and projects to improve organisational performance and workforce satisfaction.
• Experience of designing, implementing and delivering EDI-related training and team interventions.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet audience needs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including active listening, responsiveness to feedback and the use of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to build credibility and develop positive relationships with colleagues from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and effectively lead standalone engagement.
• Ability to analyse data, identify insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges website and Epsom and St Helier website

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW170QT

Employer's website

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