Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Project Manager

Age UK have an exciting opportunity for a diversity, equity and Inclusion subject matter expert to join our organisation to lead on the coordination and delivery of diversity, equity and Inclusion initiatives across our Network of 130+ local and independent partners. You will work with the Network to scope areas of good practice and areas for development, coordinate the sharing of learning and resources and organise and facilitate webinars, workshops and training.

You will have strong knowledge and experience of embedding diversity, equity and Inclusion principles and practices into an organisation and delivering measurable change, excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to bring people together and work collaboratively across a multi-organisational environment.

The role reports to the Age UK National, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is fixed term for 18 months.

We operate a hybrid-working model, this role will include regular travel to partners across the Network, on-site visits in London and you'll spend the rest of the time working from home.

Following Age UK's shortlisting process, successful applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our offices in London on Monday 22nd April or Tuesday 23 April 2024.

Must haves:

Experience:

• Embedding diversity, equity and Inclusion principles and practices into an organisation and delivering measurable change.
• Producing equity, Diversity and Inclusion policies, procedures and resources.
• Working collaboratively and building networks with a diverse range of people across a multi-organisational environment.
• Organising and delivering training, workshops and seminars to a range of audiences using different delivery methods and platforms.

Knowledge:

• In-depth subject matter expertise in diversity, equity and Inclusion.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, data, governance and compliance obligations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels verbally and in writing.
• Analytical, with the ability to collect and interpret data to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable constructively challenging others to drive positive change.
• Able to travel across the UK including occasional overnight stays.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

This opportunity is offered on a fixed-term basis of 18 months.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.