About this role
Job summary Help Build a Fairer, More Inclusive NSFT
Are you passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion? NSFT is seeking an Inclusion and Equity Advisor to support the delivery of our statutory and strategic commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to staff experience and workplace culture, helping us to embed inclusive practice and reduce inequalities across our organisation.
About the Role As an Inclusion and Equity Advisor, you will:
Support the coordination and delivery of national workforce equality standards, including WRES, WDES, EDS2, and Gender Pay Gap reporting. Gather, interpret, and present workforce equality data, working closely with People and Culture, HR, and analytics teams. Contribute to the development and monitoring of action plans that improve fairness and inclusion across NSFT. Support staff networks, engagement activities, campaigns, and events that raise awareness and build understanding of inclusion. Help deliver training and resources that promote inclusive practice and psychological safety. Provide operational and administrative support to inclusion projects, meetings, and working groups. Be a visible and approachable point of contact for staff, helping to build a culture where everyone feels safe, heard, and supported.
Main duties of the job What We're Looking For
Education to Level 5 (e.g. Foundation Degree, NVQ Level 5) or equivalent experience in a comparable role. Experience supporting or coordinating work related to equality, inclusion, or staff experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and present data clearly. Organised, methodical, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Knowledge of key equality legislation, NHS equality frameworks, and the importance of data in driving improvement. Commitment to the values of equity, compassion, and accountability. Join a forward-thinking organisation where your work will help shape a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, support others, and make a real difference for our staff and service users.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Level 5 (e.g. Foundation degree, NVQ 5) or equivalent experience Evidence of CPD related to inclusion, diversity, HR or organisational change
Experience Essential
Experience supporting or coordinating work related to equality, inclusion or staff experience Experience working in a complex organisation such as the NHS or public sector
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Norfolk County Hall
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)