Inclusion and Equity Lead

Site Norfolk County Hall Town Norwich Salary £49,387 - £56,515 gross per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/05/2026 23:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Job overview

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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 an organisational culture 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are encouraged to indicate their eligibility through the Trust’s recruitment portal when applying.

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