Head of Organisational Development and EDI

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Head of Organisational Development and EDI. This 12-month fixed-term position focuses on driving cultural transformation and ensuring workforce diversity within the Trust. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in organisational development and a passion for equality and inclusion. The role allows for hybrid working across sites.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organisational development and EDI within a complex setting.
• Experience working with strategic policy in the NHS or a large complex organisation.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating OD/EDI interventions.

Responsibilities

• Influence policy at the highest level.
• Oversee statutory reporting requirements.
• Build capability across all leadership tiers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication

Understanding of equality legislation

Collaboration and innovation

Education

Masters level qualification in a related subject

Chartered member of CIPD (MCIPD)

Tools

Continuous Improvement qualification

Job description

Job summary

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. 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.

Main duties of the job

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. 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.

About us

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, clinical and leadership training available.

At Frimley Health we value a healthy work‑life balance and encourage applications from people who wish to work flexibly, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of working patterns and hours. We aim to work with staff to meet their needs and those of our service users.

Job details

• Band: 8b
• Salary: £66,653 to £77,094 a year inclusive of HCAS
• Contract: Fixed term 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
• Job location: Greenwood Office base (covers whole Trust), Ascot, SL5 7GB
• Reference number: 151‑HS‑41

Job responsibilities

Hybrid working is supported, but you’ll need to be present across our sites and within the Integrated Care System to deliver this role effectively.

Person Specification

• Masters level qualification in a related subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Chartered member of CIPD (MCIPD) – desirable
• Continuous Improvement qualification or experience – desirable
• Coach/mentoring experience – desirable
• Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda
• Experience working with strategic policy in the NHS or a large complex organisation
• Experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating OD/EDI interventions
• Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Greenwood Office base – covers whole Trust
Ascot
SL5 7GB

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/