Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Workforce Partner

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an EDI Workforce Partner to enhance workplace diversity and inclusion. You will be responsible for developing EDI action plans, analyzing related data, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or equivalent, with a solid understanding of EDI metrics. This role is crucial for improving staff experiences and fostering an inclusive environment within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in EDI metrics and standards.
• Demonstrable ability to analyze data and produce reports.
• Experience managing stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EDI action plans.
• Analyze EDI-related data and metrics.
• Collaborate with departments to promote EDI awareness.

Skills

Commitment to facilitating cultural change

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with health professionals

Analytical methods understanding

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

CIPD

Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Workforce Partner

Are you passionate about creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace in healthcare? Join West London NHS Trust as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Workforce Partner and play a crucial role in shaping our organisation's culture. As a key member of our EDI team, you'll drive initiatives that improve staff experiences and promote equality across all levels of our Trust.

In this role, you'll collaborate with various departments to implement and monitor EDI action plans, analyze workforce data, and develop strategies to enhance our equality performance outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting our commitment to creating an environment where every individual can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

We retain the right to close applications if we get a large and adequate number of applications.

Interviews will take place on 12th Jan 2026

Main duties of the job

As the EDI Workforce Partner, you will:

Develop and implement localised EDI action plans aligned with the Trust's overall strategy

Analyse data related to EDI metrics, including WRES, WDES, and Model Employer targets

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote EDI awareness and engagement

Design and deliver tailored EDI training programs in partnership with the Learning and Development team

Prepare reports and presentations on the progress and impact of EDI initiatives

Provide guidance on EDI policies and best practices to managers and staff

Support the implementation and evaluation of the Patient and Carers Race Equality Framework (PCREF)

Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in the Trust's EDI practices

Participate in relevant networks and forums to share knowledge and stay up-to-date with industry best practices

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment for our staff and patients. Your contributions will help shape the future of West London NHS Trust and make a lasting impact on our diverse community.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated at Master's degree level in either Human resources, EDI, Organisational development, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
• CIPD
• Post-graduate qualification in a related field or equivalent level of experience

Experience

• Experience in improving workforce race equality (WRES), disability standards (WDES), Gender Pay Gap and WRES Model Employer targets
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of a breadth of analytical methods and their application, to provide high-quality, timely analysis and intelligence.
• Experience of building and analysing statistical charts - and willingness to develop these quality monitoring skills further.
• Experience of responding to EDI issues through application of professional knowledge and experience.
• Experience of advising and dealing with EDI with staff and managers at all levels
• Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
• Experience in facilitating discussions/ leading groups
• Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests

Skills

• Commitment to, and evidence of supporting change programme (s) for facilitating cultural and behavioural change, service improvement, and team and individual development Ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
• Evaluates situations quickly, foresees problems and selects effective solutions
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with and command the confidence of health professionals and local communities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head of Equality Diversity & Inclusion Workforce

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearper annum inc HCAS