EDI Strategy Lead & Policy Manager

South Wales Police; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS/Police Pension

Flexible working

Annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

South Wales Police in Bridgend, Wales is seeking an EDI Strategic Advisor and Policy Manager to lead the development of equality, diversity and inclusion policy, standards and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with legislation and national policing priorities.

You will establish governance, monitor performance, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, engage stakeholders, and shape policy to deliver measurable improvements for the workforce and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy and driving organisational change at senior level.
• Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to translate complex legislation into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Force's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion framework.
• Providing expert EDI advice and guidance to senior leaders and governance boards.
• Developing and maintaining EDI policies, standards, assurance frameworks and performance measures.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national policing requirements and Welsh Language Standards.
• Monitoring and evaluating organisational EDI performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence positive change.
• Horizon scanning emerging legislation, best practice and national developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Championing equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across all aspects of force business.

Skills

EDI policy development

Strategic leadership

Policy advisory

Job description

South Wales Police in Bridgend, Wales is seeking an EDI Strategic Advisor and Policy Manager to lead the development of equality, diversity and inclusion policy, standards and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with legislation and national policing priorities.

You will establish governance, monitor performance, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, engage stakeholders, and shape policy to deliver measurable improvements for the workforce and communities.