Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a visionary Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to reshape their organisational culture. This pivotal role involves driving key strategies for inclusion and development, ensuring high performance and engagement across the Trust. A strong background in DEI initiatives and organizational development is essential for candidates aiming to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Proven track record in organisational development and cultural transformation.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Trust’s People and Culture Plan.
• Drive cultural transformation and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief People Officer and Trust Board.

Job description

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a visionary and values-driven leader to join our senior People team as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Organisational Development (OD). This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and delivering our strategic ambitions for an inclusive, high-performing culture across the Trust. You will lead the development and implementation of our DEI and OD strategies, embedding them into every aspect of organisational life—from recruitment and leadership development to cultural transformation and staff experience.

Ready to make a difference?
If you’re passionate about equity, inclusion, and organisational transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead the delivery of the Trust’s People and Culture Plan and Brilliant People strategy
• Drive cultural transformation and workforce engagement initiatives
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation
• Lead organisational development programmes and workforce education
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief People Officer, Executive Team and Trust Board
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices
• Manage transformational budgets and ensure value for money
• Role model Trust values and behaviours across the organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.