Equalities & Decency Manager

Serco Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks a passionate individual to lead on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives at HMP Fosse Way. This pivotal role involves shaping the culture of the prison, ensuring compliance with legislation, and promoting decency standards. Candidates should have strong leadership experience and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders. A background in custodial environments is highly desirable.

Benefits

Corporate Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in a complex setting.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Experience working in custodial or secure environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive the EDI agenda across the prison, embedding inclusion in all aspects of prison life.
• Ensure compliance with Equalities legislation, policy, and national standards.
• Promote positive prisoner behaviour and clean, safe communal environments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Serco - HMP Fosse Way - Permanent, Full-Time

£35,000 - £38,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package

At HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners, we believe in the power of decency, respect, and inclusion. We\'re looking for a passionate and committed individual to take the lead on Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and to champion Decency across our establishment.

This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping the day-to-day culture of the prison and ensuring every resident is treated with dignity - regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

Key Responsibilities

Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Drive the EDI agenda across the prison, embedding inclusion in all aspects of prison life.
• Ensure compliance with Equalities legislation, policy, and national standards.
• Lead on the Discrimination Incident Reporting (DIRF) process and quality assurance.
• Support and coordinate forums for protected characteristics and liaise with forum leads.
• Provide induction and ongoing EDI training for both staff and residents.
• Contribute to Equalities performance meetings locally and nationally (including DEAT and Serco forums).
• Analyse EDI data, report trends, and implement improvements.

Decency

• Ensure living and working conditions meet decency standards across all units.
• Promote positive prisoner behaviour and clean, safe communal environments.
• Support meaningful staff-prisoner relationships and pro-social interactions.
• Oversee cleanliness, repair standards, access to resources, and prisoner labour job roles.
• Collaborate with facilities and operational teams to uphold core decency expectations.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in a complex setting.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Experience working in custodial or secure environments is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge, influence and inspire.
• Proficient with data analysis, reporting, and use of IT systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive service improvement and embed cultural change.