Culture & EDI Lead
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,511 to £44,711 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | The Knowle Clyst St George, Exeter EX3 0NW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an EDI and Culture Lead to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You’ll join us on a permanent contract working 37 hours per week, in return you will receive a competitive salary of £41511.00 - £44711.00 (gross) per annum.
Are you ready to lead a bold transformation supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in a forward-thinking fire service? We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and visionary EDI and Culture Lead to help shape the future of our fire service. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to create lasting impact. You’ll be at the forefront of championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across our teams and the communities we serve. If you're ready to inspire progress, influence culture, and help build a workplace where everyone can thrive — this is for you. You will make every voice heard and every person valued. Are you up for the challenge?
What You’ll do -
-Lead the development and delivery of EDI strategies that align with our service’s vision and values.
-Promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation by embedding EDI principles into everyday practices.
-Collaborate with senior leaders and People Services to influence policy, decision-making, and organisational culture.
-Design and implement impactful EDI initiatives that address key barriers and drive measurable change.
-Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of EDI efforts, using data to inform future strategies.
-Provide expert advice and guidance on equality, diversity, and inclusion to teams and stakeholders.
-Support training and awareness programmes that empower staff at all levels to champion EDI values.
-Foster strong relationships with our communities, ensuring their voices are represented and respected.
-Ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice, maintaining high standards of accountability.
-Be a visible, proactive ambassador for change, inspiring others and leading by example in creating a fairer, more inclusive fire service.
For more information, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Huntington via shuntington@dsfire.gov.uk or 07977 353466.
Are you ready to lead a bold transformation supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in a forward-thinking fire service? We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and visionary EDI and Culture Lead to help shape the future of our fire service. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to create lasting impact. You’ll be at the forefront of championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across our teams and the communities we serve. If you're ready to inspire progress, influence culture, and help build a workplace where everyone can thrive — this is for you. You will make every voice heard and every person valued. Are you up for the challenge?
What You’ll do -
-Lead the development and delivery of EDI strategies that align with our service’s vision and values.
-Promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation by embedding EDI principles into everyday practices.
-Collaborate with senior leaders and People Services to influence policy, decision-making, and organisational culture.
-Design and implement impactful EDI initiatives that address key barriers and drive measurable change.
-Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of EDI efforts, using data to inform future strategies.
-Provide expert advice and guidance on equality, diversity, and inclusion to teams and stakeholders.
-Support training and awareness programmes that empower staff at all levels to champion EDI values.
-Foster strong relationships with our communities, ensuring their voices are represented and respected.
-Ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice, maintaining high standards of accountability.
-Be a visible, proactive ambassador for change, inspiring others and leading by example in creating a fairer, more inclusive fire service.
For more information, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Huntington via shuntington@dsfire.gov.uk or 07977 353466.
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