Head of EDI - Band 8B
Join us as the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and you’ll play a key role in the Human Resources and Organisational Development (“HR&OD”) function. The first priority of the 5 year strategy ‘Above and Beyond’ commits to making GOSH a great place to work by investing in the wellbeing and development of our people. This vision will be realised through ambitious programmes of work around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and staff engagement.
We have made good progress to implement our D&I framework called ‘Seen and Heard’ and have developed strong staff networks to support us. In this role you will partner with senior leaders across GOSH to deliver on the strategy, and using D&I data and insights to ensure the four work streams are project managed through to completion. Working with the Diversity and Inclusion OD Partner and Associate Director of OD, you will champion our ‘making GOSH a great place to work’ team ethos and engage key stakeholders including our staff union representatives and our 4 staff networks to drive the agenda.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Andreas Marcou, Associate Director of OED on 02074059200
- The Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion involves the provision of strategic leadership to advance EDI initiatives within the Organisation. Fostering an inclusive workplace, driving cultural change and ensuring compliance with local and national policies and legislation.
- Continuous work to analyse various data sources and identifying areas for improvement, engaging with underrepresented groups and fostering partnerships with external organisations, promoting fairness, equity and inclusion across all aspects of the organisations operations by providing the expertise required.
- To create a dynamic workforce EDI culture by bringing together managers, staff, networks, corporate functions to create a strong foundation for EDI strategy in the Trust
- To manage relationships at a senior level ensuring excellent communication and working relationships are maintained and relevant information and data is available to demonstrate delivery of EDI work programme
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andreas Marcou Job title: Associate Director Organisation Email address: Andreas.Marcou@gosh.nhs.uk