Diversity Co-Ordinator

Sodexo Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Diversity Co-ordinator for HMP Bronzefield in Ashford. This full-time role involves promoting workplace equality and ensuring compliance with legal duties regarding discrimination. Candidates should have strong planning and communication skills, along with the ability to conduct investigations. The position offers a salary up to £31,752.24 annually and several perks including gym access, ongoing training, and employee rewards.

Benefits

Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership

Free meals and parking on site

Use of on-site gym and fitness classes

Retirement Plan

Ongoing training and development programs

Community Online Academy (COA)

Employee Lottery

Mental Health First Response Programme

Health and wellbeing incentives

Reward and Recognition schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting equality and inclusion.
• Ability to conduct investigations into discrimination incidents.
• Strong reporting and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Diversity & Inclusion action plan.
• Collect monthly statistics and generate reports.
• Ensure all discrimination incidents are properly recorded.
• Conduct investigations into alleged discrimination incidents.

Skills

Planning and organisation

Handling discrimination incidents

Data collection and reporting

Communication skills

Job description

Are you passionate about Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace, with a broad understanding of discrimination & victimisation ?

Are you a self motivated individual, with great planning and organisation skills?

If yes, then we would love to receive your application! HMP Bronzefield have an exciting opportunity for a Diversity Co-ordinator to join out team.

In this role, you will promote equality & inclusion in the workplace to both the workforce and to the prisoner population.You will take a pivotal role in the establishments work to comply with the legal duty to eliminate unlawful discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and promote good relations between different groups.

HMP YOI Bronzefield is an all-female prison that can hold up to 542 women. Working in a prison might not be what you think.We have a huge range of roles in a dynamic, unique, exciting, challenging but very rewarding environment.We aim to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate, changing lives for the better.

Sodexo Justice delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better.We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week working on-site Monday-Friday.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Assist with and coordinate work on the Diversity & Inclusion action plan
• Ensure the collection of monthly statistics and generate reports
• Ensure that all discrimination incidents are recorded and dealt with appropriately
• Conduct investigations were alleged incidents of discrimination may have taken place

**Please see attached job description for full role responsibilities**

P ackage Description

Salary: up to £31,752.24 per annum (this includes an annual salary of £28,023.00 plus a monthly London Weighting payment of £3,729.24 per annum).

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
• Free meals and parking on site
• Use of on-site gym and fitness classes
• Sodexo Retirement Plan
• Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
• Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
• Community Online Academy (COA)
• Employee Lottery
• Mental Health First Response Programme
• Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Frequency Annual

Job Reference SDX/TP/1962259/146342

Contract Type Permanent – Full Time

Closing Date 21 August, 2025

Job Category Prison Service

Business Unit UK Government - Justice

Location HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3JZ, United Kingdom