Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Job Description

Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Manager

• Belfast City Centre
• Excellent salary & generous benefits package
• Hybrid work pattern and great flexibility

We are recruiting for a leading organisation in Belfast City Centre who are seeking a dedicated EDI Manager to develop deliver and embed a robust Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent role (36 hours per week) offering a unique opportunity to lead EDI initiatives influence organisational culture and support senior leadership in achieving meaningful measurable change.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact EDI strategy across the organisation
• Influence senior stakeholders and embed a culture of diversity equity and inclusion
• Permanent role in a well-established leading organisation with career development opportunities

The Role

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the organisations EDI strategy
• Manage EDI projects initiatives and employee networks ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Act as the EDI advisor across HR Employee Relations and Resourcing
• Develop policies procedures and training programmes to embed EDI principles
• Monitor compliance and statutory reporting including Section 75 Article 55 and Equality Commission returns
• Benchmark against best practice and provide insight on legislative changes and EDI trends
• Support senior management and board reporting ensuring engagement and buy-in for EDI initiatives
• Coordinate external partnerships to strengthen organisational EDI delivery
• Provide guidance on recruitment and selection processes to ensure inclusivity and fairness
• Manage EDI budgets and oversee initiatives to drive measurable impact

The Person

• Minimum 3 years experience in an HR or EDI management role
• Experience leading EDI initiatives projects and employee networks
• Strong knowledge of employment equality legislation in Northern Ireland
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver cultural change
• Excellent communication presentation and analytical skills
• CIPD membership or relevant HR/EDI qualification desirable
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Passionate about diversity inclusion and organisational culture

The Reward

• Attractive salary & benefits
• Full-time permanent role (36 hours/week)
• Flexible work policy early finish Friday
• Excellent Pension
• Attractive annual leave
• Lead EDI across a high-profile leading organisation
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Opportunity to influence organisational culture and inclusion initiatives

Closing date: Tuesday 7^th July 2026 at 12 noon

Next Steps Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Equality Diversity & Inclusion Manager role please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting HR and EDI professionals across Northern Ireland and Ireland.