Head of Equality

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion to lead our EDI agenda across the Trust. You will report to the Deputy Director of People and provide strategic leadership, expert advice and assurance to the Trust Board and senior leaders, ensuring we meet statutory responsibilities and deliver meaningful change.

The role focuses on embedding an inclusive culture, delivering key programmes and working with staff networks and system

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading EDI programmes and strategies.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and interpret equality legislation.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in inclusion, workforce experience and organisational culture.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in EDI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and assurance to the Trust Board and senior leaders.
• Lead delivery of key EDI programmes, including the Equality Delivery System, Workforce Race Equality Standard and Workforce Disability Equality Standard.
• Collaborate with staff networks, trade unions, community groups and system partners.
• Advise on statutory duties and drive meaningful change.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Influencing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a passionate and influential leader with the drive to create a truly inclusive workplace and reduce inequalities for staff, patients and communities?

We are looking for an experienced Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion to lead our EDI agenda across the Trust. Reporting to the Deputy Director of People, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice and assurance to the Trust Board, Executive Team and senior leaders, ensuring we meet our statutory responsibilities and deliver meaningful change.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed an inclusive culture, lead delivery of key programmes including the Equality Delivery System, Workforce Race Equality Standard and Workforce Disability Equality Standard, and work collaboratively with staff networks, trade unions, community groups and system partners.

We are seeking someone with significant experience of leading EDI programmes, influencing at senior level, interpreting equality legislation and delivering measurable improvements in inclusion, workforce experience and organisational culture. You will be an excellent communicator, able to engage diverse audiences, challenge constructively and inspire positive change.

Applicants should hold a master's degree or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience working within EDI.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help us create a more inclusive organisation for everyone, we would love to hear from you.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028