Culture and Inclusion Lead

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Exeter is seeking a Culture & Inclusion Lead to drive its strategy in equality, diversity, and organizational culture. The successful candidate will provide leadership, develop equality objectives, and ensure inclusion across all policies. This role requires a strong background in strategic leadership and engagement with diverse communities. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and exceptional benefits, including a government pension and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increments

25 days leave entitlement, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Subsidised gym membership

Local government pension scheme

Development and training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Access to Group insurance scheme

Qualifications

• Strong record of strategic leadership in equality and inclusion.
• Specialist knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience using evidence and data to make the case for change.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction across equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Guide the integration of equality and inclusion across policies and projects.
• Lead engagement with protected and seldom-heard groups.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Strong communication skills

Facilitation skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

Degree or equivalent level 6 standard

Professional membership (Institute of Equality & Diversity Practitioners)

Job description

Salary: £64,650 rising to £72,972 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Hybrid Working/Police HQ, Exeter, England

Closing Date: 05/01/2026, Midday

Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

About the role:

We are seeking a strategic and values‑driven Culture & Inclusion Lead to provide leadership and direction across all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture. This senior role will shape and deliver the Force’s Culture and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that fairness, respect, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Working within the Deputy Chief Constable’s portfolio, you will provide professional advice and oversight to support a positive workplace culture and inclusive service delivery.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing our equality objectives, annual equality report, and the wider framework required to meet the Equality Duty. You will also guide the integration of equality and inclusion across policies, projects, and business planning. The role includes leading engagement with protected and seldom‑heard groups, strengthening our consultation and communication with communities, and ensuring that diverse perspectives inform decision‑making. Acting as Head of Profession for equality and inclusion, you will advise senior leaders, influence strategic direction, and represent the organisation at national and regional forums.

About You

You will bring a strong record of strategic leadership, ideally supported by a degree or equivalent level 6 standard. You will have specialist knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights, together with relevant qualifications or professional membership such as the Institute of Equality & Diversity Practitioners. You will be confident working with senior leaders, using evidence and data to make the case for change, and ensuring our approach reflects both legislative requirements and the lived experiences of our communities.

Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners. You will have a thoughtful, inclusive approach and the ability to adapt to different communication and working styles.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on organisational culture and inclusion within policing. You will be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Starting salary will be negotiable and dependent on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and demonstrating high calibre of talent and potential to significantly improve service delivery.

Relocation allowance will be considered.

For further information, please see the role profile and recruitment brochure.

Want to know more about this role?

Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Leanne Moorhouse - Police Sergeant, Executive Staff Officer to the Deputy Chief Constable

Email Address: [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE: Should you decide to apply for this role, when you are asked to state how you found out about this vacancy, please remember to select LinkedIn.

What you get if you join us:

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑ratio for part‑time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).