Help Shape a Fairer Future at NSFT Are you passionate about dismantling systemic inequalities and driving positive change? NSFT is seeking an Inclusion and Equity Lead to coordinate and deliver transformational inclusion activity across the Trust. This is a pivotal role, focused on improving staff experience for underrepresented groups and embedding inclusive practice in every aspect of our workforce, leadership, and service delivery. As our Inclusion and Equity Lead, you will:
* Lead Trust-wide programmes that address equity, diversity, and inclusion, in line with our People and Culture Strategy and NHS national priorities.
* Translate anti-racism and equity ambitions into practical, measurable actions across workforce functions, ensuring alignment with the NHS People Promise.
* Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for staff, managers, and leaders on inclusion and equity matters.
* Deliver statutory and regulatory equality duties, including WRES, WDES, EDS2, and Gender Pay Gap reporting.
* Design and deliver interventions rooted in lived experience, co-producing actions with staff networks, operational teams, and external partners.
* Develop and deliver campaigns, engagement events, and improvement projects that build inclusive practice into everyday ways of working.
* Use data and insight to identify and address inequalities in workforce experience, outcomes, and opportunities.
Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Equality and Diversity, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Organisational Development).
* Evidence of continuous professional development in equity, inclusion, or workforce transformation.
* Experience leading or coordinating equality, diversity, or inclusion programmes in a complex organisation.
* Strong facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
* In-depth knowledge of equality legislation, public sector equality duty, and NHS frameworks (WRES, WDES, EDS2).
* Passionate about equity and inclusion, with a commitment to creating positive change in the workplace.
Join NSFT and help us create organisational conditions where equity and belonging thrive. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference for our staff and service users, shaping our journey to become an inclusive employer of choice.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
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