Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Remote)

Exciting opportunity for an EDI specialist to join our expanding organisation and support us in the development and delivery of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) objectives to ensure that we improve equity of access to treatment for people who use our services, improve our practice and quality and continue to develop a diverse and inclusive organisation.
 

This is a remote role, you will predominantly be working from home. There will be the requirement to travel to services across England and Scotland, as well as face to face events. There is the possibility for part time hours and flexible working requests.

Phoenix Futures and The Role

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 50 years’ experience of developing and delivering pioneering substance misuse services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise.

• You will help us identify EDI issues and explore and implement solutions to complex challenges.
• The role covers operational issues including making sure that our treatment is accessible to all, the role also covers people and culture issues making sure that our organisation is diverse and inclusive, you will also consider our policy and practice ensuring quality of delivery.
• You will act as an expert advisor to people across the organisation making sure that EDI principles are embedded across all areas of our organisational delivery. You will provide advice and guidance for staff, volunteers, people who use our services and other stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for developing and writing our strategic EDI plans. Researching, delivering and monitoring action plans in collaboration with the senior management team and our specialist working groups.

About you

Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives You will:

• Be a self-starter who can also work collaboratively within a multi-functional team and across Directorates;
• Have an understanding of the benefits of creating equity of access to health care and the importance of meeting the needs of under represented groups.
• Have experience of developing and delivering EDI strategies and processes
• Be able to understand data and communicate insight in understandable ways
• Present to small and large groups, remotely and face to face
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire at all levels

A detailed job description (role profile) is available for download. 

Your Rewards 

• Salary of £43,500 plus potential yearly performance related pay of 8.5%
• Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation 
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) 
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance 
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities 
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system  
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access 
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. 
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

The Interview

Interviews will be held during early March in London. Full details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.