Equity & Inclusion Manager

Job overview

As the Equity & Inclusion Manager, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our Equity & Inclusion Team, coordinating resources and keeping day-to-day tasks on track to deliver impactful initiatives across the organisation. Your leadership will be key in driving our Strategic Equality Objectives and fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.

In this role, you’ll empower staff at all levels through engaging training and awareness programmes, equipping them to integrate equity and inclusion into everything they do. You'll be a central advisor on equality legislation, supporting managers in creating fair, welcoming environments for both colleagues and service users.

As a collaborative leader, you’ll build strong relationships across departments, working with staff networks, senior leaders, and external partners to support our inclusion goals. This is a role where you’ll directly contribute to shaping a diverse, inclusive culture that reflects our values. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and excited to lead positive change, this opportunity is for you!

Main duties of the job

As Equity & Inclusion Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of training programs that foster a deeper understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across the Health Board. You’ll ensure day-to-day operations and resources are aligned to meet strategic EDI objectives effectively. You’ll create engaging workshops and training sessions designed to equip staff at all levels with practical skills to integrate EDI principles into their daily work, promoting meaningful behavioural change and compliance with EDI best practices.

Providing guidance to teams on EDI-related legislation and organisational values, you will support staff in upholding a culture of fairness and inclusion. You’ll work collaboratively with staff networks and external partners, driving key initiatives such as the Anti-racist and LGBTQ+ Action Plans to embed an inclusive culture across all Health Board services.

If you are dedicated to empowering others through transformative training and committed to fostering an equitable workplace, this role offers the ideal opportunity.

Basic Welsh language conversational skills are desirable.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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• Oversee the Daily Operations of the Equity & Inclusion Team: The Equity & Inclusion Manager will focus on the operational management of the Equity & Inclusion Team, ensuring effective coordination, resource allocation, and smooth execution of day-to-day tasks that contribute to the delivery of the Health Board’s equity and inclusion initiatives.
• Support the Implementation of Strategic Equality Objectives: They will support the development and implementation of the Health Board’s Strategic Equality Objectives and Plan, ensuring the organisation meets its commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Facilitate and Enable Learning and Awareness Opportunities: The Equity & Inclusion Manager will support and empower teams across the Health Board to engage with and access learning and awareness initiatives, creating opportunities for staff to build their understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ensure Compliance with Equality Legislation: They will ensure that all Health Board practices, policies, and strategies are compliant with relevant equality and inclusion legislation, promoting a culture of fairness and equality in service delivery and employment.