Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager
Location: Flexible (National UK role)
Salary: From £53,322 per annum (depending on location) / full or part time / permanent
Job type: Permanent
Ref: 15842
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager to join our team. The role can be full-time or part-time, this can be discussed at interview.
You'll be working from anywhere and by that we mean you can work from home, or at your nearest English Heritage office, in Swindon, Bristol, York or London. You can work with a combination of these and we'll be as flexible as possible to accommodate your needs outside of work.
The Benefits
- Salary from £53,322 p.a. (pro rata if part time), depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere, where everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
- Has a passion for equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Has the ability to work proactively and with autonomy, prioritising key work streams and activities that will have the best impact
- Leads with humility and empathy
- Leads collaboratively
- Shows respect for all colleagues and stakeholders
As Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, you will be working with a number of stakeholders, project teams, and our EDI steering group, as well as working independently. This is an integral role in the successful delivery of the EDI strategy. Alongside the Head of OD & EDI, you will develop and maintain new EDI working groups/networks, strategic partnerships and relationships, influencing others where there may be divergent and conflicting views as well as involve effective negotiation at senior levels.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Communication: Share our EDI vision, strategy and plan across the whole organisation. Inspiring and involving people to be champions for it.
- Stakeholder management: You will engage with and influence our senior leaders to help them understand the part they play in the agenda.
- You will work with the Head of OD & EDI to shape how we engage with, involve and support our people to get on board and have a voice. Making use of local and national internal and external networks, engagement and communication tools.
To be considered as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager you will need:
- Project/programme management: Experience of leading people-focused and EDI projects. Significant knowledge and understanding of project delivery practice and management
- Strategic management: Experience of advising on or setting strategic direction for EDI into business strategy for long-term sustainable change
- Leadership and Influence: Expertise in building, leading and developing successful teams, as well as being comfortable reporting to and upward coaching senior leaders to influence decision-making at that level
- Business benefits: Business case development experience and the ability to influence to bring about actionable results
- Learning and Development: Experience in designing and delivering impactful and engaging EDI training and tools to inspire and empower individuals to take action on EDI
Interviews will be held w/c 24th March 2025 on Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Andrea Haug, People and Culture Director. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do and also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us on our website.
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage.
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 17/03/2025 23:59:59
