Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager

England Athletics; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager to spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive environment. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and managing strategic partnerships to enhance participation across all demographics. The successful candidate will lead the Diversity Action Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and promoting a culture of belonging. If you are passionate about making a difference in the sports community and have a strong background in EDI, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading equality and diversity initiatives.
• Strong background in policy influence and program design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EA Diversity Action Plan across the organization.
• Advise on engaging underrepresented groups in governance.

Skills

Equality and Diversity Initiatives

Policy Development

Program Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or related field

Professional qualifications in Equality and Diversity

Job description

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Base pay range

Home Working (Travel Where Required)

28 hours per week (4 days a week)

Circa £28,000 per annum (£35,000 FTE)

England Athletics is the membership and development body for athletics and running in England. We work in partnership with the wider athletics family, especially our member clubs and bodies, UK Athletics, Sport England & commercial partners, to grow opportunities for everyone to experience our sport and to enable them to reach their full potential. England Athletics also provides national-level competition and is responsible for athlete development beneath world-class performance levels.

England Athletics is a membership organisation with approximately 1,928 member clubs/bodies and approximately 176,000 registered athletes. It exists to provide services and support to its members, promote, and deliver athletics and running activities across all ages, ability levels, and aspirations, and support the wider sport with over 6 million runners monthly in England, 2,251 licensed road races, and 244,050 active RunTogether participants across more than 3,439 groups.

Our vision is for athletics to become an inclusive sport where everyone belongs and can flourish. We aim to inspire athletes and runners of all backgrounds and abilities to fulfill their potential and develop a lifelong love for the sport. We emphasize principles such as putting athletes first, encouraging high standards and ethical success, enhancing experiences, and fostering partnership working.

The Role:

We are seeking a Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager on a permanent basis. This role will lead the organisation in EDI initiatives by informing policy, influencing program design, and helping the sport achieve its vision of inclusivity and belonging.

The ED &I Manager will operate at strategic and operational levels, overseeing the Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, providing regular updates to the England Athletics Board and Sport England.

The role involves regular collaboration with various departments, the Board, England Council, and member clubs to shape sport development and athlete support.

The responsibilities include:

• Leading and championing the EA Diversity Action Plan across the organisation and the wider sport.
• Advising the Board, England Council, and Senior Management on engaging underrepresented groups in participation and governance, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Managing relationships and strategic initiatives with partners like MIND, Sporting Equals, Women in Sport, Activity Alliance, and Sport England.
• Leading the England Athletics Culture & Wellbeing Group.
• Supporting colleagues through delivery of programs, training, and services to member clubs, coaches, officials, and participants.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/careers/

Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025.

England Athletics is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to advancing equality and inclusivity at all levels by addressing barriers and encouraging participation.