Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead - London, United Kingdom - Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK
Parkinson's UK
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a key part of our culture and strategic ambitions at Parkinson's UK which supports our work in delivering our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion activities.

Parkinson's UK is here for all people affected by Parkinson's. We want to break down barriers and open up opportunities for our community to connect with us.

We're looking for someone with a deep understanding and experience of leading Equality Diversity and Inclusion activities. With a particular focus on increasing inclusivity from a community perspective, and experience of delivering measurable impact.

They'll need to bring their enthusiasm and resilience for breaking down barriers and challenging inequalities to a thriving team in such a crucial role.


About the role


Working with key stakeholders in the charity and our staff who work with our community, you'll lead the evolution and delivery of our EDI roadmap for change.

You'll connect, lead, manage and coordinate activities across the charity with strategic oversight, and drive change both internally and externally.


You'll work closely with our leadership team and the People & Culture Directorate to ensure the delivery of our EDI strategy, ensuring EDI is woven through our wider strategic ambitions and connecting EDI initiatives.

You'll have a creative insight and understanding of people affected by Parkinson's, and be responsible for identifying and putting in place the measures and deliverables that will enable us to achieve our ambitions.


We are open to reduced hours for this role, we will consider all applicants who would like to work between either 21 or 28 hours per week.

What you'll do:


  • Chair the EDI forum and affinity groups and ensure it connects views from across our workforce that links to our priorities and influences our programme of work.
  • Provide regular updates to our Executive Leadership team ensuring their sponsorship of EDI activity
  • Work across the People & Culture team to make sure that EDI is embedded in our 'people journey'. You'll connect our EDI priorities to how we attract, develop and motivate our people

What you'll bring:


  • Excellent interpersonal skills, confident influencer and relationship builder, and the ability to challenge others to drive change
  • An interest in or connection with Parkinson's and a vision of how we can make a difference to people affected by this condition
  • Experience of working in co production and collaboratively with diverse groups of employees and volunteers
  • Ability to analyse data, draw and communicate appropriate conclusions
  • Experience in building networks and creating an influential EDI profile

This is an exciting time for Parkinson's UK and we would love you to join us


As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home.

You'll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

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