EDI Advisor

United Response; London; Remote; GBP 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected charity organization is seeking an EDI Advisor to drive meaningful change within their team. This remote role will focus on executing the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, collaborating closely with the Head of People Experience. The ideal candidate should have EDI-related experience and a passion for promoting inclusivity. The position offers a pro-rata salary of £37,000 and a 9-month contract to cover maternity leave.

Benefits

2 wellbeing days per year

Enhanced sick and maternity/paternity pay

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Access to free occupational health services

Fully paid training

Generous annual leave allowance

Workplace pension scheme

Travel to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in an EDI capacity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work from home.
• HR experience and understanding of the employee lifecycle desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive meaningful change within the organization.
• Work closely with the Head of People Experience.
• Build a more inclusive and diverse organization.

Skills

Previous EDI experience

Creativity and collaboration

Project management or event management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

IT literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook

Ability to thrive in a not-for-profit environment

Job description

Job title: EDI Advisor

Salary: £37,000 pro rata

Location: Remote

Hours: 20 – 25 per week

Contract: 9-month FTC to cover maternity leave

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and be based in England.

Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values?

Do you want to contribute to United Responses mission and vision?

Do you want know your work is making a difference to someone’s life? Then we want to hear from you.

Do you want to be part of our journey to build an organisation where people feel valued, heard, and have a true sense of belonging? A place where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is embedded in everything we do, barriers are removed, opportunities are equitable, because doing the right thing should come naturally to all of us.

As an EDI Advisor your key responsibilities will be;

In this role, you’ll be a driving force behind meaningful change, working closely with the Head of People Experience to bring our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy to life. Together, we’ll build a more inclusive, diverse organisation where every voice is heard and valued.

What skills you will bring:

• To be successful in this EDI Advisor role, you must have previous experience in an EDI capacity, embedding EDI as a subject matter expert.

• We're excited to welcome someone full of ideas, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—so you can bring campaigns to life and make a real impact when raising awareness.

• You will have a drive to amplify the voices of underrepresented and hidden communities by championing diversity

• Project management or event management would be valuable to this role

• Have the ability to work autonomously, taking initiative and ownership, whilst also able to work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders.

• Self motivated and comfortable working from home with remote based colleagues.

• HR experience and an understanding of the full employee lifecycle is desirable

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

• It literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

• Proactive approach to work, with a strong sense of drive, ownership and demonstrated ability to use initiative.

• Ability to thrive in a not for profit environment

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*T&C’s apply
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
• Our UR STARS recognition program celebrates individuals and teams who go above and beyond in their work.
• Work place pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, Autistic People and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to beCreative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities includingguaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact!

Key Words;

Charity, HR, Charity Jobs, EDI, EDI Adviser, United Response