About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Co-ordinator to support the EDI Lead in embedding inclusive behaviours and a culture of belonging across Ashgate Hospice. Working within the People and Culture team, and alongside Learning and Organisational Development colleagues, you will coordinate agreed EDI learning, engagement, compliance and reporting activity so that staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, resources and confidence to work inclusively. Youll also help us keep in touch with partner organisations who are working towards the same inclusivity goals. This role will suit someone who is highly organised, confident communicating with a range of people, able to maintain accurate records and action logs, and interested in supporting practical EDI activity that makes a meaningful difference.Hours: 15 hours per week, 0.4 FTE. We are open to flexible working, and the role may suit short working days.Contract length: 18 months fixed-term contract
Main duties of the job In this role, you will coordinate agreed EDI learning and engagement activities, including planning, administration, promotion, evaluation, action tracking and record keeping. You will help maintain accessible learning materials, SharePoint, Roadmap and learning management system pages so that resources, guidance and training records are accurate and easy to access. You will also support colleagues and volunteers to access EDI learning, identify practical barriers to participation and escalate themes or risks to the EDI Lead. You will support EDI events, awareness days, staff network activity and inclusion campaigns, coordinating logistics, communications, accessibility needs and agreed follow-up actions. You will also support accreditation, audit and compliance activity by maintaining evidence logs, action trackers, submission deadlines and accurate records to inform reporting and continuous improvement.
About us Ashgate Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for adults living with life-limiting and incurable illnesses across North Derbyshire. Our care helps people manage symptoms, maintain independence and achieve the best possible quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide practical, emotional and bereavement support to families and those important to our patients. Every year we support more than 2,600 people through our In-Patient Unit, community services, Day Services, outpatient support and bereavement services. At Ashgate Hospice, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care and creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role. If youd like to learn more, feel free to contact Liz Allam at 01246 568 801 or email [email protected]. Youre also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what its like to work with us. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. We cannot accept applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager. If you're successful, a DBS check will be part of the pre-employment process, with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider, we prioritise safety, so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have the flu jab, unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, our People Services team is available at [email protected] or 01246 568 801. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance. Additional resources, like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme, are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance, you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office. Our People Services team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 qualification (A level or equivalent) or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the role.
Desirable
Previous experience in coordination, learning administration, engagement or event planning, preferably within the charity, health, care or voluntary sector. Familiarity with hospice care and an understanding of the unique challenges and sensitivities associated with end-of life care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is 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.
Employer details Employer name Ashgate Hospicecare
Address Ashgate Hospice
Ashgate Road
Old Brampton
Chesterfield
S42 7JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)