Job summary
Are you passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion? Do you have proven experience in leading change and creating working environments where all colleagues can thrive? Do you like a challenge?
If yes, then this role gives you an exciting opportunity to join the Workforce and OD team here at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS . This post, reporting to the Organisational Development Consultant, will work with stakeholders internally and externally to identify and implement changes to make a real difference to the lived experiences of our workforce and help achieve our strategic objectives.
The role is based in our central London hospital and the successful applicant will join a diverse, professional and welcoming HR team. You will enjoy hybrid working and will need to be flexible about working onsite based on the needs of the role.
Moorfields values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager will be the operational lead and subject matter expert for staff EDI improvements across the Trust.
The post holder will support the senior leadership of the Trust with expert advice on best practice in relation to identifying and evaluating opportunities and implementing solutions to improve organisational culture and staff experience.
The post holder will lead the development and operational implementation of the Trust's EDI strategic objectives. This includes stakeholder engagement, definition, and delivery of the implementation plan, developing a suite of metrics to monitor progress, and evaluation of the interventions.
The post holder will lead on reporting and improving the Trust's position on the Gender Pay Gap, the Ethnicity Pay Gap, the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In partnership with key stakeholders across the Trust, and taking an evidence-led approach, develop the EDI Strategic Priorities for the next three years, ensuring the identified interventions actively support colleague engagement at all levels of the workforce.
Programme manage the delivery of the implementation plan that underpins the EDI Strategic Priorities, including the actions associated with improving the Trusts performance on WRES, WDES and Gender Pay Gap, ensuring high impact outcomes as measured by a suite of quantitative and qualitative KPIs.
Work in conjunction with the Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group in the monitoring, governance, and development of the EDI agenda.
Colleague engagement and voice:
Develop a creative and compelling communication and engagement plan to increase awareness, share progress and ensure colleagues lived experience informs our approach to EDI.
Work in partnership with the Trusts Staff Networks and staff side to mature and grow Staff Networks, ensuring they have defined objectives and associated delivery plans, that are complementary to the Trusts EDI Strategic Priorities.
Identify gaps and support the creation of new network groups as required.
Engage all relevant stakeholders in the promotion of the EDI agenda and achievements ensuring that all protected characteristics are addressed and ensuring that the aims, objectives and benefits of an inclusive organisation are measured, understood, embraced and delivered.
Provide complex, sometimes sensitive, or contentious information and feedback to Executive Leads and senior colleagues to enable compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Reporting and analysis:
Develop and implement effective arrangements for regular reporting into the Trust governance structure. This will include updating, developing, implementing, and reviewing of all related policies and objectives in EDI area of work.
Take the organisational lead and expert role in the required reporting of the national data including but not exclusively; WRES, WDES, and EDS data and ensuring robust action plans are in place to deliver improved outcomes year on year.
Collaborate with HRBPs and their divisional leadership teams to effectively analyse data, supporting Divisions to develop local reporting in a targeted and meaningful way and in line with the strategic principles
Benchmark our equality performance against other Trusts across the UK drawing upon nationally recognised examples of good practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In partnership with key stakeholders across the Trust, and taking an evidence-led approach, develop the EDI Strategic Priorities for the next three years, ensuring the identified interventions actively support colleague engagement at all levels of the workforce.
Programme manage the delivery of the implementation plan that underpins the EDI Strategic Priorities, including the actions associated with improving the Trusts performance on WRES, WDES and Gender Pay Gap, ensuring high impact outcomes as measured by a suite of quantitative and qualitative KPIs.
Work in conjunction with the Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group in the monitoring, governance, and development of the EDI agenda.
Colleague engagement and voice:
Develop a creative and compelling communication and engagement plan to increase awareness, share progress and ensure colleagues lived experience informs our approach to EDI.
Work in partnership with the Trusts Staff Networks and staff side to mature and grow Staff Networks, ensuring they have defined objectives and associated delivery plans, that are complementary to the Trusts EDI Strategic Priorities.
Identify gaps and support the creation of new network groups as required.
Engage all relevant stakeholders in the promotion of the EDI agenda and achievements ensuring that all protected characteristics are addressed and ensuring that the aims, objectives and benefits of an inclusive organisation are measured, understood, embraced and delivered.
Provide complex, sometimes sensitive, or contentious information and feedback to Executive Leads and senior colleagues to enable compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Reporting and analysis:
Develop and implement effective arrangements for regular reporting into the Trust governance structure. This will include updating, developing, implementing, and reviewing of all related policies and objectives in EDI area of work.
Take the organisational lead and expert role in the required reporting of the national data including but not exclusively; WRES, WDES, and EDS data and ensuring robust action plans are in place to deliver improved outcomes year on year.
Collaborate with HRBPs and their divisional leadership teams to effectively analyse data, supporting Divisions to develop local reporting in a targeted and meaningful way and in line with the strategic principles
Benchmark our equality performance against other Trusts across the UK drawing upon nationally recognised examples of good practice.
Person Specification
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development, with an emphasis on EDI and leadership
- Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject or the equivalent level of experience, developed through similar specialist roles
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of devising and implementing high impact EDI interventions
- Significant experience of successfully leading complex projects
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Organisational Development interventions to enable culture change
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Expert understanding of Diversity and Inclusion with the ability to provide expert advice up to Board level
- Expert, up to date knowledge of key factors in EDI within and outside the NHS
Person Specification
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development, with an emphasis on EDI and leadership
- Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject or the equivalent level of experience, developed through similar specialist roles
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of devising and implementing high impact EDI interventions
- Significant experience of successfully leading complex projects
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Organisational Development interventions to enable culture change
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Expert understanding of Diversity and Inclusion with the ability to provide expert advice up to Board level
- Expert, up to date knowledge of key factors in EDI within and outside the NHS
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).
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).
