Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead
# Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead **Mind in Bradford** · Bradford · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: сегодня* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Job Description - Salary scale: £32,000 - £36,500 FTE - Contract: Permanent - Hours: 30 hours per week - Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU - Probationary Period: Six months - Closing Date: 2nd November 2026 - Interview Date: 9 th November 2026 - Questions: In the first instance any enquiries should be emailed to Admin@mindinbradford.org.uk. For an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact the Head of People & Culture at Samane.etesami@bdcmind.org.uk. About Us Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment. We do this through: - Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing - Providing early intervention advice and support - Supporting people in crisis - Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing Watch this video to find out what its like to work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-28 Strategy: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/about-us/ Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/ Join us and youll receive: - 25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays - Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing. - Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance, including hybrid and remote working where suitable for the role. - Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more. - Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions. - Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future. - Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card. - Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision. - Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation. - Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage. - Generous death in service/life assurance benefit Role Background BDC Mind is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We believe that equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism are not separate initiatives, but fundamental to who we are, how we work and the support we provide to our communities. This is an exciting new role with the opportunity to shape and drive meaningful change across the organisation. Working within our People & Culture team, you will play a key role in turning our ambitions into action, helping to embed equity, inclusion and anti-racism into everyday practice, workforce experiences, organisational culture and decision-making. You will coordinate delivery of our Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) Action Plan, support colleagues across the organisation to build confidence and capability and help ensure that the voices and experiences of our diverse workforce influence how BDC Mind continues to develop and grow. You can read more about our EDI and Anti-Racism journey here: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/about-us/from-edi-to-anti-racism/ Role Purpose To lead and coordinate BDC Mind's approach to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, ensuring that our commitments are translated into practical actions that make a real difference for our employees, volunteers and the people who use our services. The postholder will implement and lead employee-led forums and support networks that amplify employee voice, encourage meaningful involvement and help shape organisational culture. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, they will drive delivery of key initiatives, support inclusive practice, coordinate action plans and use workforce and organisational insights to identify opportunities for improvement. Through building engagement, confidence and accountability across the workforce, the postholder will help create an environment where everyone feels they belong, where barriers are actively addressed, and where equity and anti-racism are embedded in the way we work every day. Role Outcomes - Lead delivery of the PCREF & EDI Action Plan, maintaining clear ownership, timescales and evidence of progress, aligned with BDC Minds strategy, mission and values. - Lead the development of an organisational culture position connecting BDC Minds values and expected behaviours with its commitment to inclusion and anti-racism. - Work with the People & Culture team to strengthen inclusion and equity throughout the employee and volunteer journey, including recruitment, onboarding, development, progression, engagement and retention. - Create and manage employee-led forums and networks, creating meaningful opportunities for employee voice to inform organisational learning, culture and decision-making. - Work with the Senior Leadership Team and policy owners to review organisational policies, processes and systems through an equity and anti-racism lens. - Monitor equity impact assessments for new and reviewed policies and significant organisational changes, ensuring mitigating actions are identified and monitored. - Work closely with Workforce Development Manager to identify organisation-wide learning and capability needs relating to EDI, anti-racism, cultural awareness and inclusive practice, and develop practical guidance, resources and learning interventions. - Work with the Service Quality and Impact team to analyse complaints, feedback, incidents and quality information through an equity and race-equity lens, identifying systemic themes and workforce learning needs. - Produce clear qualitative and quantitative reports for senior leaders, communicating progress, barriers, risks and priorities against PCREF and EDI commitments. - Work closely with People & Culture Officer to create purposeful internal communications, campaigns and events that build organisational awareness in regard to equity, inclusion and anti-racism. - Build relationships with organisations, professional networks and specialists that can strengthen BDC Minds organisational learning, benchmarking and influence on equity and anti-racism. - Explore relevant equity and anti-racism frameworks, standards and charter marks, making evidence-informed recommendations about their organisational value and feasibility. - Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to BDC Minds values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving. - Complete all mandatory and role-specific training and comply with safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, confidentiality and organisational policies. Person Specification BDC Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers. Qualifications Desirable: - A degree-level qualification or relevant professional development in equality, diversity and inclusion, organisational development, human resources, social policy or a related field. Experience Essential: - Experience of leading or coordinating initiatives in an organisational setting. - Experience of project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. - Experience of supporting employee networks, staff forums or culture-change activity. - Experience of facilitating constructive and sensitive discussions with people from varied backgrounds and roles. - Experience of reviewing policies, processes or systems and translating findings into practical action. Desirable: - Experience in a charity, mental health, health, social care or voluntary-sector setting. - Experience of equity impact assessment, organisational reporting or governance processes. - Experience of commissioning, designing or delivering EDI and anti-racism learning and other initiatives in an organisational setting. Skills and Abilities Essential: - Confident, approachable and credible communicator, able to work effectively with employees, managers, senior leaders, and external specialists. - Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust while offering constructive challenge. - Ability to think critically, identify systemic issues and develop practical, proportionate recommendations. - Strong project and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple action owners and meet deadlines. - Ability to produce clear, high-quality reports, briefings, guidance and communications for different audiences. - Ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively across organisational boundaries. - Good digital skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge Essential: - Strong knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism principles, relevant equality legislation and good organisational practice. - Understanding of systemic and structural inequality, intersectionality and anti-racist organisational change. - Understanding of how organisational culture, leadership, policy and workforce systems can create or remove barriers. - Understanding of confidentiality, psychological safety and responsible handling of sensitive information. - Understanding of PCREF commitments and competencies. Attitude and Personal Attributes Essential: - A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. - A firm belief that all people matter and deserve dignity and respect. - High levels of integrity, self-awareness and professional judgement. - Reflective and open to learning, feedback and appropriate challenge. - Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain constructive when working with complexity, resistance or change. - Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. How to apply: - Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form. - Upload your CV and a cover letter showing how your experience and skills match the Job Description and Person Specification. - Were unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted. - We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-19, впервые 2026-10-19, источник — Indeed.