Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our charity as our Equity, Diversity an Inclusion (EDI) manager.

We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are key drivers of innovation and success, and this role will drive our charity’s progress toward achieving as part of our Tackling Inequality Ambition. This includes leading on internal change initiatives, organisational development programmes and providing expert advice and guidance across the charity.

As our EDI manager you will bring a sound knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion best practice and be able to communicate this in a compelling way and you will have experience presenting to a wide range of people, adapting your style and approach to meet the needs of different audiences with confidence and influencing them to take action  You will have experience of  helping  organisations to turn aspirations set out in an EDI strategy to reality and experience of identifying the measures and metrics that help us track our progress and will work with colleagues across the charity at all levels and in all areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape our employee experience, fostering an inclusive, innovative, collaborative, and supportive workplace where colleagues thrive.

For further information about this role, please refer to the job description that is located at the end of this page. This role is advertised as full time, however 28 hours per week would be considered.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

You can be based at any Diabetes UK office, and you will be required to work from that office 1 day a week and will be required to attend monthly team meetings in London ( Aldgate East office)

Interview date: 17 April 2025 (Face to Face - London Office, E1 1FH)

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. 

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 If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

Package Description

We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS check if required.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK