EDI Advisor | South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisor to support the delivery of our EDI priorities and help foster an inclusive and respectful organisational culture.

The EDI Advisor will provide specialist advice and practical support to managers and staff to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across policies, procedures, and day‑to‑day practice. The role will support the development and delivery of EDI action plans, ensure compliance with relevant legislation (including the Equality Act 2010), and contribute to initiatives that address inequalities and improve employee experience

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of EDI legislation, best practice and cultural competence, who is confident in providing advice, influencing change, and supporting organisations to create fairer and more inclusive workplaces

As an equality, diversity and inclusion subject matter expert, the postholder will work closely with the EDI Manager and EDI Administrator to provide operational support for the delivery of the EDI strategy. Utilising data and insights, they will contribute to the development of EDI, People and Culture plans and strategies

· Support the development, planning and implementation of EDI actions in line with the EDI strategy.

· Engage and collaborate with other teams/services across the organisation to embed the values of EDI.

· Co-ordinate and deliver EDI activity e.g. events, workshops.

· Supporting Staff Networks with network activity such as events.

Act as a point of contact of enquiries within EDI, dealing with them.

A key focus of this role will be ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly in relation toReasonable Adjustmentsfor employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

This role will also actas a key point of contact for staff requiringReasonable Adjustments, ensuring that appropriate workplace modifications are assessed, recommended, and implemented in a timely manner.

· Work in collaboration with managers, Occupational Health, HR, and external providers to ensure Reasonable Adjustments are effectively embedded.

· Develop and maintain systems to track and review adjustments, ensuring ongoing effectiveness.

· Provide training and awareness sessions on Reasonable Adjustments and disability inclusion.

· Support service delivery teams in identifying and implementing accessibility improvements for patients and service users.

Policy Development & Compliance

· Implements and contributes to the review and development of EDI policies and procedures to ensure they are inclusive and meet legal requirements.

Training & Awareness

· Develop and deliver EDI training sessions and workshops for staff at all levels.

· Raise awareness of unconscious bias, cultural competency, disability inclusion, and other key EDI topics.

· Support the development of online resources, toolkits, and guidance documents to enhance EDI knowledge across the organisation.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026

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