Head of Organisational Development and EDI

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ascot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ascot is seeking an experienced Head of Organisational Development and EDI on an interim basis. The role involves shaping strategies for equality and diversity, influencing high-level policy, and ensuring that EDI principles are integrated throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in organisational development and EDI, particularly within the NHS. This position provides an opportunity to lead impactful initiatives and drive cultural transformation.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Focus on work-life balance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organisational development and EDI within a complex setting, ideally NHS.
• Strong understanding of equality legislation.
• Track record of driving cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that embed inclusive leadership behaviours.
• Influence policy at the highest level for EDI.
• Oversee statutory reporting requirements like WRES, WDES, and EDS2.

Skills

Organisational development experience

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion expertise

Exceptional communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered? At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join us as Head of Organisational Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (OD & EDI) on an interim basis for 12 months.

Responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact. You will be the Trust’s advocate and expert on equality, diversity, and inclusion—shaping strategies that drive cultural transformation and ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Working closely with senior leaders and system partners, you’ll lead initiatives that embed inclusive leadership behaviours, champion anti‑racism, and foster psychological safety across the organisation.

In this pivotal role, you’ll influence policy at the highest level, oversee statutory reporting requirements such as WRES, WDES, and EDS2, and translate complex data into actionable insights that deliver meaningful change. You’ll also build capability across all leadership tiers, ensuring EDI principles are at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in organisational development and EDI within a complex setting—ideally the NHS—combined with exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. You’ll bring a strong understanding of equality legislation, a track record of driving cultural change, and the ability to inspire others through collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Apply

If you’re ready to lead with compassion, challenge the status quo, and help us create a truly inclusive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of shaping the future of Frimley Health.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Brigstock Job title: Associate Director OD and EDI Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07515112970