People and Culture Advisor – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves working with People teams to foster a fair and inclusive workplace at City Health Care Partnership CIC. You will lead projects to improve workplace culture, support staff networks, and advise managers on equality law and inclusive practices. The position requires designing and delivering training, using workforce data to measure progress, and ensuring all colleagues feel valued. Your contribution will strengthen colleague experience and support excellent patient care.
Essential criteria
- Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. human Resources, Equality and Diversity or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- CIPD Associate membership or higher
- Management, coaching, mentoring qualification
- Project Management Qualification e.g PRINCE 2
- Experience in providing advice to managers and staff on all aspects of workforce initiatives and engagement
- Experience of implementing new innovations and change projects across a complex organisation
- Supervising junior staff
- Working in a multi professional environment
- Developing and implementing policies and Procedures
- Working pro-actively with trade unions
- Working within the NHS or public service organisation
- Developing training on HR related matters
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and documents including the delivery of presentations up to executive level
- Detailed knowledge of up-to-date employment legislation including the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
- Highly developed knowledge of the principles of FREDIE with a good understanding of protected and vulnerable groups
- Understanding of the national NHS People Plan and People Promise agenda
- Principles of change management
- Knowledge of NHS workforce agenda, funding streams and wider healthcare economy
- Understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment
- Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. human Resources, Equality and Diversity or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- CIPD Associate membership or higher
- Management, coaching, mentoring qualification
- Project Management Qualification e.g PRINCE 2
- Experience in providing advice to managers and staff on all aspects of workforce initiatives and engagement
- Experience of implementing new innovations and change projects across a complex organisation
- Supervising junior staff
- Working in a multi professional environment
- Developing and implementing policies and Procedures
- Working pro-actively with trade unions
- Working within the NHS or public service organisation
- Developing training on HR related matters
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and documents including the delivery of presentations up to executive level
- Detailed knowledge of up-to-date employment legislation including the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
- Highly developed knowledge of the principles of FREDIE with a good understanding of protected and vulnerable groups
- Understanding of the national NHS People Plan and People Promise agenda
- Principles of change management
- Knowledge of NHS workforce agenda, funding streams and wider healthcare economy
- Understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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City Health Care Partnership CIC
People and Culture Advisor – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
Working with our People teams, you'll help create a fair and inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued. You'll support staff networks, leaders and teams across City Health Care Partnership CIC, helping diverse voices shape how we work. Your contribution will strengthen colleague experience and support excellent patient care
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Lead projects that improve workplace culture, inclusion and colleague engagement
- Support staff networks and coordinate inclusion and awareness events
- Advise managers on equality law, inclusive practice and sensitive workforce matters
- Design and deliver training, workshops and team development sessions
- Use workforce data and feedback to identify gaps and measure progress
What we're looking for:
You'll have a relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience, alongside evidence of continued professional development. You'll understand the Equality Act 2010 and the principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE).
We welcome experience gained from different sectors. You'll be a clear communicator who can build trust, influence others and manage projects across a complex organisation. Expe
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