We are looking for an experienced Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to join our People directorate. You will be an exceptional leader with the ability to drive forward our EDI agenda and support us to develop a culture of belonging.
Reporting directly to the Director of People, we are seeking someone who is able to work both operationally and strategically, with the ability to effectively network and manage stakeholders. You will be a subject matter expert in equality, diversity and inclusion, and act as an advocate for and influencer of, an inclusive culture.
You must have significant experience of delivering and co-ordinating EDI programmes in complex and challenging environments including advising at executive level and have in depth knowledge of current equality legislation. You must also have excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
Lead the development and implementation of a collaborative equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and associated delivery plans/policies, which identify the importance of intersectionality in delivering EDI and the value of hearing and acting on lived experience.
Provide strategic direction, leadership and advice across the broad portfolio of the EDI agenda, supporting the vision and objectives of the ICB, whilst maximising opportunities for joint working across all of the ICS partner organisations.
Act as the subject matter expert and specialist advisor to the ICB on the range of EDI areas, researching and keeping up to date with all legislative requirements, best practice NHS and other relevant sector-specific initiatives. The post holder will work closely with the regional EDI team, as well as develop strong links with the national EDI team.
Develop and influence ICB strategies, developments, policies, and practices to ensure that the ICB is at the forefront of the EDI agenda.
Lead the development of programmes of work, strategies and interventions to improve the experience and accessibility of all staff employed within health and care services in NEL.
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.
We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.
We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.
We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.
Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Vigille Job title: Director of People Email address: andrea.vigille3@nhs.net Telephone number: 07503 419554
