Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team to deliver EDI priorities across the Trust. You will coordinate engagement activities, organize meetings, analyze workforce data, and contribute to initiatives promoting fairness and inclusion. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, working with various stakeholders to improve staff experience and ensure compliance with legislation. It offers an opportunity to develop skills within a supportive team.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, or equivalent experience.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Experience of supporting projects, programmes or change initiatives.
- Experience of organising meetings, events, workshops or engagement activities.
- Experience of producing reports, presentations and other business documentation.
- Experience of maintaining action plans, logs, databases or monitoring systems.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, networks and building effective working relationships.
- Experience of analysing and presenting information in an accessible format.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experience of working independently and managing competing priorities.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS workforce equality standards and reporting requirements
- Awareness of current NHS People agenda priorities.
- Skiils & Abilities
- Ability to gather, analyse and present information clearly.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers.
- Ability to communicate sensitively about equality, diversity and inclusion issues.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, or equivalent experience.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Experience of supporting projects, programmes or change initiatives.
- Experience of organising meetings, events, workshops or engagement activities.
- Experience of producing reports, presentations and other business documentation.
- Experience of maintaining action plans, logs, databases or monitoring systems.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, networks and building effective working relationships.
- Experience of analysing and presenting information in an accessible format.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experience of working independently and managing competing priorities.
- Knowledge of NHS workforce equality standards and reporting requirements
- Awareness of current NHS People agenda priorities.
- Skiils & Abilities
- Ability to gather, analyse and present information clearly.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers.
- Ability to communicate sensitively about equality, diversity and inclusion issues.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team and help make a meaningful difference to the experience of our people, patients and communities.We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our EDI priorities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to initiatives that promote fairness, belonging and inclusion. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your skills while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.Working closely with colleagues, staff networks and senior leaders, you will play a key role in the delivery of projects, coordinating engagement activities, analysing workforce data and contributing to initiatives that improve equity, inclusion and compliance with relevant legislation across the organisation.This role is based at Kings Court 2, Worcester, with travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with opportunities for hybrid working. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about improving staff experience and wants to build a rewarding career in equality, diversity and inclusion within the NHS.
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