Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

Are you an inclusive and strategic leader who believes everyone deserves to thrive at work? We're looking for a Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to join our team at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a pivotal opportunity to lead our EDI agenda and shape how inclusion is lived, seen and felt across the Trust. You'll be our in-house expert and champion for equality and belonging, working closely with the Chief People Officer, the wider people team and colleagues right across the Trust. Together, you'll ensure our culture truly reflects the diverse communities we serve and that every colleague feels valued, respected and empowered.

If you're passionate about equity, people and real-world impact, this is your moment to lead meaningful change.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, driving measurable improvements in staff experience and representation.
Provide expert advice to stakeholders on equality, human rights and inclusion.
Oversee key workforce equality standards (WRES, WDES, Gender Pay Gap, EDS2), turning data into insight and action.
Lead a team of EDI Facilitators to embed a partnering model with the business to strengthen our approach and equip managers across the organisation to improve metrics.
Partner with our Learning and OD team to embed inclusive leadership and training across the organisation.
Lead on supporting the Trust's EDI Committee, ensuring strong governance and accountability.
Represent KRFT across South West London and London-wide forums, sharing best practice and building partnerships for lasting change.

About us

At KRFT, we're proud to be a values-led organisation where everyone is supported to grow and succeed. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength, and that the best care for our patients begins with the best experience for our people. If you're ready to shape the future of inclusion at KRFT and lead a culture where everyone can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£70,396 to £80,837 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7570559-OA

Job locations

Thames House

180 High Street

Teddington

TW11 8HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to master's degree or equivalent experience/qualifications, or significant formal training/experience or research in the field of equality, diversity, inclusion, in addition to short courses and experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading interventions to progress EDI improvements based on best practice and/ or evidence base
Proven experience of successfully delivering EDI activities that support the EDI strategy and Trust Workforce and Quality strategies

Skills

Essential

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage reflectively with a wide range of individuals and groups from diverse a range of backgrounds, organisations and levels of seniority
Ability to communicate and connect with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels including board members, in a professional manner inspiring Trust and a sense of stability

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion theory/application, or legislation/policy such as: WRES, WDES, Equality Act, Equality Delivery System
Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of legislative and NHS national EDI issues and changes, identifying and learning from others to demonstrate best practice in EDI

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to master's degree or equivalent experience/qualifications, or significant formal training/experience or research in the field of equality, diversity, inclusion, in addition to short courses and experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading interventions to progress EDI improvements based on best practice and/ or evidence base
Proven experience of successfully delivering EDI activities that support the EDI strategy and Trust Workforce and Quality strategies

Skills

Essential

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage reflectively with a wide range of individuals and groups from diverse a range of backgrounds, organisations and levels of seniority
Ability to communicate and connect with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels including board members, in a professional manner inspiring Trust and a sense of stability

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion theory/application, or legislation/policy such as: WRES, WDES, Equality Act, Equality Delivery System
Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of legislative and NHS national EDI issues and changes, identifying and learning from others to demonstrate best practice in EDI

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames House

180 High Street

Teddington

TW11 8HU

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames House

180 High Street

Teddington

TW11 8HU

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)