About this role
Job summary
Turn insight into action. Help build a workplace where everyone belongs. Join our OD and EDI team to deliver the Trust EDI Plan, strengthen staff voice and improve colleagues' everyday experience. Working with leaders and staff networks, you'll lead EDI projects, turn workforce data and feedback into practical action, and deliver workshops and inclusion events. You'll provide specialist advice and training, contribute to policies and equality impact assessments, and evaluate progress. You'll bring experience of EDI or OD initiatives, strong analytical and project leadership skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships and influence decisions with empathy and discretion.
You'll need a degree or equivalent, specialist EDI/OD knowledge, a training qualification or equivalent delivery experience, and knowledge of healthcare equality standards. NHS or public-sector experience is desirable, not essential. With an inclusive, values-driven approach, you'll work independently and champion continuous improvement. Travel between Trust sites and flexibility to meet service needs are required.
Main duties of the job
As a EDI Advisor, you will provide specialist advice and lead defined projects that support the Trust's EDI Plan, strengthening inclusion, staff engagement and belonging. Your main duties will include:
- Delivering inclusion initiatives: Support Trust-wide programmes, staff networks and positive action initiatives, and plan, deliver and evaluate inclusion events.
- Turning data into action: Analyse workforce equality data, pay gap reports and staff survey findings to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Produce clear reports and recommendations, and evaluate the impact of EDI initiatives.
- Strengthening staff voice: Work collaboratively with staff networks, divisional and corporate teams, trade unions and external partners to develop improvements informed by staff experience.
- Providing specialist advice and training: Advise managers and colleagues on EDI good practice and facilitate workshops, focus groups and events that encourage open dialogue.
- Supporting policy and governance: Contribute to policy development, equality impact assessments and EDI assurance processes, identifying practical opportunities for improvement.
- Communicating and influencing change: Develop engaging staff communications, present complex information clearly and sensitively, and work with managers to ensure staff feedback leads to meaningful action.
About us
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent specialist OD/EDI knowledge
- Training qualification at level 3 or equivalent evidence of training delivery
Desirable
- Improvement qualification (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)
- Data analysis qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in analysing EDI data and translating insights into actions.
- Experience of presenting findings and influencing decision-making
- Experience supporting or leading EDI or OD initiatives
Desirable
- Experience contributing to culture or inclusion programmes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong analytical, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems
- Knowledge of healthcare equality standards and framework and NHS Staff Standards (EDI)
Desirable
- Understanding of HR policy, employment law, and workforce metrics
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greenwood Offices base - cross site working
Ascot
SL5 7GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)