Job summary
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Business Partner plays a vital role in embedding a culture of inclusivity and fairness within an acute hospital setting. This role ensures that the organisation proactively addresses systemic inequalities, enhances staff and patient experiences, and complies with legal and regulatory frameworks. Working in close collaboration with HR, leadership teams, and external stakeholders, the EDI Business Partner influences policies, practices, and cultural change to promote a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Main duties of the job
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the implementation the EDI Roadmap by: -
EDI partnering a small number of care groups
Undertaking EDI projects
Supporting a staff network with planning and development on their work
Developing and delivering EDI training
Staff network Planning and Development Job reference:
The role holder will be allocated a specific staff network(s) to develop, grow and support.
Responsibilities within this area include: -
Developing project plans for the development of the Networks
Working with the Communications and Workforce teams to promote and engage with the staff network using a range of different methods
Providing regular progress reports to the EDI Delivery Group and other key stakeholders and following up on action items
Monitor finances associated to Network's and events
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
EDI Partnering
The role holder will support EDI Business partner with Care Groups/departments by: -
Scoping EDI issues and opportunities for Care Groups
Gathering data through listening events and surveys
Communicating the results and action planning from the listening events and surveys Monitoring and measuring progress of action plans
Developing and delivering training
EDI projects
The role holder will be required to support the implementation of the EDI Roadmap by managing projects that include: -
Working collaboratively to ensure robust completion of Equality Risk Assessment Frameworks for policies and processes
Support the implementation of Kings health inequalities programme
Support events and community engagement programmes
Key Working Relationships
Occupational Health
Health & Wellbeing
Diversity staff network Co-Chairs & steering groups
Human Resources teams
Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian
Care group Triumvirate
People Management and Performance
- Lead, coach and manage the performance of an individual in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
- Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
- Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
- Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
- Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.
- Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people.
- Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date.
- Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment
Job description
Job responsibilities
EDI Partnering
The role holder will support EDI Business partner with Care Groups/departments by: -
Scoping EDI issues and opportunities for Care Groups
Gathering data through listening events and surveys
Communicating the results and action planning from the listening events and surveys Monitoring and measuring progress of action plans
Developing and delivering training
EDI projects
The role holder will be required to support the implementation of the EDI Roadmap by managing projects that include: -
Working collaboratively to ensure robust completion of Equality Risk Assessment Frameworks for policies and processes
Support the implementation of Kings health inequalities programme
Support events and community engagement programmes
Key Working Relationships
Occupational Health
Health & Wellbeing
Diversity staff network Co-Chairs & steering groups
Human Resources teams
Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian
Care group Triumvirate
People Management and Performance
- Lead, coach and manage the performance of an individual in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
- Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
- Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
- Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
- Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.
- Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people.
- Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date.
- Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Proven experience in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), with the ability to design and implement inclusive policies and initiatives that drive organisational change.
- Previous experience working in an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team or department.
- Strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and its application in workplace policies and practices.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and measure the impact of EDI or HR initiatives.
- Proven ability to independently produce high-quality reports with insightful analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, fostering productive working relationships based on mutual respect.
- Experience in developing and facilitating EDI training sessions, tailored to diverse audiences to drive awareness and engagement.
Desirable
- A relevant qualification in D&I, HR Management, or a related field, reflecting a commitment to professional growth and best practices.
- Trained Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Facilitator.
- Expertise in building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, employees, and community groups.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Proven experience in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), with the ability to design and implement inclusive policies and initiatives that drive organisational change.
- Previous experience working in an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team or department.
- Strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and its application in workplace policies and practices.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and measure the impact of EDI or HR initiatives.
- Proven ability to independently produce high-quality reports with insightful analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, fostering productive working relationships based on mutual respect.
- Experience in developing and facilitating EDI training sessions, tailored to diverse audiences to drive awareness and engagement.
Desirable
- A relevant qualification in D&I, HR Management, or a related field, reflecting a commitment to professional growth and best practices.
- Trained Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Facilitator.
- Expertise in building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, employees, and community groups.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
