EDI Specialist

Company: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Are you driven by a passion for fairness, belonging and meaningful change? This is your opportunity to join LPT on a 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity as our new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Specialist, a role created to help deliver our ambitious EDI priorities aligned to the People Plan and THRIVE Strategy.

Job responsibilities

The EDI Specialist ensures equality is embedded across Trust policies, services and daily functions, providing expert advice to Directors, senior managers and staff. They analyse, interpret and present complex EDI data, producing clear reports using statistical, graphical and narrative formats. They lead and quality‑assure Equality Analyses, support Inclusive Decision Making, and develop action plans based on findings.

The role includes designing and delivering EDI training, challenging discriminatory practice, and communicating sensitive or contentious information. The post holder leads EDI projects, chairs meetings, and reports progress, risks and compliance to committees and the Trust Board. They create EDI resources, maintain the Trust’s equality webpages, and establish effective working groups. They provide expert guidance on equality legislation, support strategic planning, manage multiple workstreams, and research best practice. The role requires maintaining accurate records, using information systems, analysing complex data, and engaging with staff, communities and stakeholders to promote inclusion and improve access to services.

Contact Details: Haseeb Ahmad, haseeb.ahmad4@nhs.net, 07770853106

Closing date: 31/05/26

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Posted: June 6th, 2026