Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Programme Lead

Charities Aid Foundation; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking a DEIB Programme Lead to drive impactful projects in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The successful candidate will manage DEIB strategies, coordinate teams, and foster engaging discussions across the organization. Ideal for those with experience in DEIB or relevant transferable skills, this role promotes a commitment to inclusive practices. Benefits include hybrid working, generous holiday, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Wide range of development opportunities

Better-than-market pension scheme

Social impact benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading DEIB initiatives in a complex organisation.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence facilitating and influencing at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage DEIB projects from inception to delivery.
• Advise on and implement DEIB strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups to support DEIB initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of UK equality legislation

Empathy

Job description

Join us

Are you passionate about driving real change in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging? Do you want to lead impactful programmes that shape a more inclusive workplace for all? This role is for you if you have experience of working in DEIB, HR, organisational development or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to make a difference to society.

We are looking for a talented DEIB Programme Lead to join our People Team at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage DEIB projects from inception to delivery, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met
• Advise on and implement DEIB strategy, embedding inclusive practices across all levels of the organisation
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups and employee networks to support DEIB initiatives
• Develop tools and frameworks to measure progress against DEIB objectives and produce regular reports for senior leadership
• Facilitate inclusive conversations, workshops and listening sessions to foster engagement and gather insights
• Review and update policies through a DEIB lens, ensuring best practice and legal compliance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading DEIB initiatives in a complex organisation
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence facilitating and influencing at all levels
• Knowledge of UK equality legislation and inclusive HR practices
• Empathy, resilience, and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to continuous professional development in DEIB

About CAF

At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities. We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products, and provide tailored charity banking through CAF Bank. Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all.

Diversity and inclusion: We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.

Benefits

• Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
• Social impact benefit schemes