Senior Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a Senior Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Practitioner to create a fair and inclusive culture. Responsibilities include developing EDI interventions, managing projects, and engaging with diverse communities. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in EDI initiatives, project management, and data analysis. Strong commitment to equality and diversity is essential. Benefits outlined in the Candidate Essentials Guide.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within a large organisation.
• Ability to advise on statutory obligations and best practices.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with internal and external EDI stakeholders to develop EDI interventions.
• Use data as evidence for change and support teams in their own EDI projects.
• Facilitate and deliver EDI training and interventions.

Skills

Equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

If you understand the challenges diverse communities face, either in the workplace or when accessing health and care services, and have experience taking action to address them, this could be your perfect job.

The Senior Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Practitioner will help to create a fair and inclusive culture at MFT, which respects difference, advocates for human rights and actively supports improving the lived experiences of our patients, service users and workforce. You will contribute to achieving the aims within the Diversity Matters Strategy, which are to have improved patient access, safety and experience, a representative and supportive workforce and inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with internal and external EDI stakeholders to develop, manage and report on EDI interventions for managers and staff, promoting equitable and effective ways of working.
• Seek opportunities to strengthen and integrate EDI into Trust policies, plans and principles.
• Use data as evidence for change and support teams to develop their own EDI projects and plans.
• Line manage the EDI Practitioner and support their development.
• Create, manage, oversee and report on projects and interventions across hospitals and community services, ensuring delivery within budget and timescales.
• Develop, manage and oversee community group engagement to identify needs, provide support and promote effective services for diverse communities.
• Facilitate and deliver EDI training and interventions to educate and improve inclusive practice when necessary.
• Carry out research and benchmarking to address changes in EDI and Human Rights legislation, policies and guidance as measures of good practice.
• Advise on embedding EDI into business objectives and service delivery in collaboration with managers, teams and stakeholders.
• Promote the importance of an EDI approach in all forums to reinforce an equitable and supportive Trust culture aligned with the Trust’s Vision and objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated experience in equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within a large organisation; ability to advise on statutory obligations, national policy and best practice; experience in project management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement; ability to work across multiple sites and with diverse communities.

Additional Information

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaboration, transformation and a diverse workforce of around 30,000. We have a digitally enabled organisation with Hive (Electronic Patient Record) and are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider. Our Green Plan outlines how we contribute to sustainable healthcare. We foster a culture of inclusion, equal opportunity, and transparent career development, protecting health and wellbeing as we shape the future of our organisation.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please read the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides information about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! (This line intentionally retained as part of original wording is replaced with a more neutral closing line.)

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.