Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to lead the EDI agenda across the Trust and provide strategic leadership to the Board and senior leaders. You will drive key programmes and work with staff networks and system partners to embed inclusion.

The role requires significant EDI leadership experience, excellent communication, and the ability to influence at senior levels while interpreting equality legislation and delivering

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading EDI programmes.
• Ability to influence at senior level.
• Experience interpreting equality legislation.
• Delivers measurable improvements in inclusion and workforce experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead the EDI agenda across the Trust and provide strategic leadership.
• Advise the Trust Board, Executive Team and senior leaders.
• Deliver key programmes such as Equality Delivery System, Workforce Race Equality Standard and Workforce Disability Equality Standard.
• Collaborate with staff networks, trade unions, and system partners.

Connaissances

EDI leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent experience in EDI

Description du poste

Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Company:

Company: Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Rotherham Doncaster & 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:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust