Diversity and Inclusion Partner

Diversity & Inclusion Partner.

Salary:36100 per annum.

Location:Homebased. Must belocatedpermanently in the UK.

Contract:Permanent - 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5additionaldays for continuous service andoptionto buy or sell leave.

• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.

• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.

• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.

• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can makea huge differenceto bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

Diversity equality andinclusion

AtActionforChildrenwerededicatedto building a diverseinclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom Black Asian &MinorityEthnic and disabled candidates as they areunder-representedwithinActionforChildren. We want to takedeliberateand purposefulactionto ensure equalopportunityto all groups in society and forActionforChildren.

A bit about the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivatingDiversity & Inclusion Partneron a permanent contract working 35 hours per week.

In this new role you will play a key role in strategically driving forward Action for Childrens Diversity & Inclusion strategy and approach strengthening our commitment to creating an inclusive and anti-racist working environment. This role will promote fair andequitableopportunities for all staff and contribute to increasing the diversity of our workforce and volunteers.

Howyoullhelp to create brighter futures

• Providing professional advice and guidance to senior leaders and colleagues to progress the development of an inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Collaboratingwith People Team colleagues toidentify design and deliver training programs workshops focus groups and forums.

• Collaborate with colleagues to embed D&I into organisational policies leadership programmes mandatory training and team development efforts.

• Working with the wider People team and other colleagues at all levels to inform and influence change in policiespracticesand provision.

• Embed the D&I Strategy and progressing the D&I Action Plan including our commitment to being anAnti-racist organisation.

• Contribute and lead where necessary with the retention of Disability Confident Employer commitments.

• Support the Head of Diversity&Inclusiontofacilitateand manage the D&I framework including D&I working groups staffnetworksand D&I Champions.

Letstalk about you

• Professional qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent practical experience.

• Formal coaching mentoring and or mediation training/qualification or willingness to achieve.

• Experience of Diversity & Inclusion /People Partnering role.

• Proven record in developing and implementing D&I strategies courses programs.

• Knowledge of intersectional systemic oppression and its manifestation in organisational systems culture and behaviours (including anti-racism).

• Interrogate interpret and translate D&I data into compelling stories.

• Experience of creating andfacilitatingworkshops and webinars covering a range of D&I topics.

• Experience of collaborating with employee networks or D&I forums/working groups.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Contact:David Simpson on or email us atquoting reference 12550.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CVSupportingStatement &Information Equality &DiversitySubmission&Declaration.

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Closing Date:Tuesday 10th February 2026.

Interviews: Please see candidate pack.

Job Description

Candidate Pack

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfCCommitment Statement

Management Competency Framework