Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Castlefield Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading Public Sector organisation based in London that requires an experienced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead for 12 months on a fixed term contract basis .

Key responsibilities will include;

• Lead on the delivery of the organisation’s ED&I strategy and be the subject matter expert regarding the interpretation and application of national policy, guidance and best practice equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Coordinate and lead the organisation’s response to its internal and external reporting obligations
• Maintain an overview of work within the organisation to monitor
• Work in partnership with Managers to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion is fully embedded in operational business plans
• Ensure that the organisation develops methods to expand reach and ensure diversity of perspectives to grow engagement and involvement of currently underrepresented and underserved communities 
• Develop a forward plan of awareness-raising and engagement events

Key experiences and skills to include;

• Masters level education or significant relevant experience providing an equivalent knowledge base
• CIPD qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development with an emphasis on EDI and leadership
• Experience of devising and implementing high impact EDI interventions and applying equality and diversity good practice principles
• Proven ability to influence at all levels, including executive level, to get buy in for the inclusion agenda
• Proven experience in identifying risks, anticipating issues and creating solutions to resolve problems in relation to EDI
• Experience analysing, interpreting and utilising data to inform strategic plans, including setting and measuring KPI’s

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading Public Sector organisation in a highly rewarding role. If you have the experience and skills detailed above and would like to apply, or find out more about this role, please forward an up to date CV to Richard Haggarty using the apply link on this page.