Job summary
We are on a journey of building equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do but we have a long way to go. To help us do this we are seeking a dynamic and impactful professional with a background in delivering sustainable and tangible diversity and inclusion solutions in a large complex organization.
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, we are seeking someone who has the ability to effectively network and manage stakeholders as well as provide constructive challenge and speak truth to power. You will be a subject matter expert in equity diversity and inclusion, but as key member of our senior management team, also have strong leadership and engagement skills.
We are striving for a more equitable experience and outcome for our people, so seeking someone who can help us bring this to life to realize our vision.
We have the support from the top of the organization through our Chief Executive, executive team and wider Board. This role is fundamental to creating innovative approaches to diversity and inclusion which will support not only our work at Imperial, but also working in the North West London Acute Collaborative and across the North West London Integrated Care System.
If you think you fit our requirements and/or would like to speak to someone about this great opportunity, please contact Jennie Peter, EA to Chief People Officer: jennifer.peter1@nhs.net
Interview date - Monday 25th September 2023
Main duties of the job
This is a senior management role and its key purpose is:
To create a dynamic workforce EDI culture by bringing together managers, staff, networks, corporate functions (POD, communications, education) to create a strong foundation for EDI strategy in the Trust
To manage relationships at a senior level ensuring excellent communication and working relationships are maintained and relevant information and data is available to demonstrate delivery of EDI work programme
To proactively work in partnership with senior managers and staff networks to develop a Trustwide EDI service and long-term strategy that supports the Trust's business plan and longer term strategic aims
To lead the continuous development of the workforce EDI service, delivering efficiencies and delivering on the EDI strategy
To act as the subject matter expert for interpreting EDI standards, legislation, ensuring staff, leaders and human resource professionals understand their collective and individual responsibilities
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or experience
- Graduate degree or equivalent qualification or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development, particularly in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion expertise
Desirable
- Professional CIPD qualification/status or working towards
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Specialist EDI knowledge, practical application and experience in change management, modernisation, service redesign, facilitation and successful implementation of service improvements at a senior level.
- Competent in theory and application of EDI improvement tools and techniques
- Demonstrated experience of delivering and co-ordinating EDI programmes in complex and challenging environments including executive level
- Ability to create, manage and maintain IT databases
- Up to date expert knowledge of employment law and Equalities Act 2010
- Able to demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills - to assemble and analyse complex information, identify patterns and consider appropriate action to address
- Advanced skills of Microsoft Office - excel, powerpoint and presentation software and submitting via online systems
- Excellent at working to strict deadlines, prioritise effectively and self-manage
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and/or advising a wide range of senior stakeholders in the delivery of the equality and diversity agenda and compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty in a healthcare or equivalent setting
- Substantial HR experience operating at a senior level in the NHS or large public or private sector organisation - in subject matter of EDI
- Experiencing of managing teams
- Significant experience of writing formal reports for internal and external publication with attention to style, content and tone and coaching senior stakeholders on their reports
- Experience in supporting and advising on the development of complex, sensitive policies/procedures and ensuring compliance and cultural appropriateness
- Experience of advising on the design and delivery EDI training to a wide audience including executive teams
- Planning and organisation of broad range of complex EDI activities or programmes, some of which are ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans
Desirable
- Project management qualification or CPD
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of liaison and negotiation at a senior level with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Able to sensitively challenge practice and behaviour that compromises the Trust equality aims and influence positive change
- Ability to present complex information in a way that is understood, varying presentation styles and techniques as appropriate
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious EDI issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate and resolve issues before they arise
- Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious EDI information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change
- High level people management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships, at all levels
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to use tact and persuasion, along with excellent presentation skills
- Planning and organising - Effectively organizing and planning work according to organisational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities
- In depth problem solving - Solving difficult problems through careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives and consequences
- Decisive judgement - Making good decisions in a timely and confident manner
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or experience
- Graduate degree or equivalent qualification or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development, particularly in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion expertise
Desirable
- Professional CIPD qualification/status or working towards
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Specialist EDI knowledge, practical application and experience in change management, modernisation, service redesign, facilitation and successful implementation of service improvements at a senior level.
- Competent in theory and application of EDI improvement tools and techniques
- Demonstrated experience of delivering and co-ordinating EDI programmes in complex and challenging environments including executive level
- Ability to create, manage and maintain IT databases
- Up to date expert knowledge of employment law and Equalities Act 2010
- Able to demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills - to assemble and analyse complex information, identify patterns and consider appropriate action to address
- Advanced skills of Microsoft Office - excel, powerpoint and presentation software and submitting via online systems
- Excellent at working to strict deadlines, prioritise effectively and self-manage
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and/or advising a wide range of senior stakeholders in the delivery of the equality and diversity agenda and compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty in a healthcare or equivalent setting
- Substantial HR experience operating at a senior level in the NHS or large public or private sector organisation - in subject matter of EDI
- Experiencing of managing teams
- Significant experience of writing formal reports for internal and external publication with attention to style, content and tone and coaching senior stakeholders on their reports
- Experience in supporting and advising on the development of complex, sensitive policies/procedures and ensuring compliance and cultural appropriateness
- Experience of advising on the design and delivery EDI training to a wide audience including executive teams
- Planning and organisation of broad range of complex EDI activities or programmes, some of which are ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans
Desirable
- Project management qualification or CPD
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of liaison and negotiation at a senior level with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Able to sensitively challenge practice and behaviour that compromises the Trust equality aims and influence positive change
- Ability to present complex information in a way that is understood, varying presentation styles and techniques as appropriate
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious EDI issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate and resolve issues before they arise
- Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious EDI information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change
- High level people management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships, at all levels
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to use tact and persuasion, along with excellent presentation skills
- Planning and organising - Effectively organizing and planning work according to organisational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities
- In depth problem solving - Solving difficult problems through careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives and consequences
- Decisive judgement - Making good decisions in a timely and confident manner
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.
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
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.
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).
