Equalities & Decency Manager
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35000-38000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE18 4TN |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 304255-43677864 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Serco
- HMP Fosse WayPermanent, Full-Time£35,000
- £38,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package
At HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners, we believe in the power of decency, respect, and inclusion. We're looking for a passionate and committed individual to take the lead on Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and to champion Decency across our establishment.
This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping the day-to-day culture of the prison and ensuring every resident is treated with dignity
- regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.
Key Responsibilities
Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Drive the EDI agenda across the prison, embedding inclusion in all aspects of prison life.
- Ensure compliance with Equalities legislation, policy, and national standards.
- Lead on the Discrimination Incident Reporting (DIRF) process and quality assurance.
- Support and coordinate forums for protected characteristics and liaise with forum leads.
- Provide induction and ongoing EDI training for both staff and residents.
- Contribute to Equalities performance meetings locally and nationally (including DEAT and Serco forums).
- Analyse EDI data, report trends, and implement improvements.
Decency
- Ensure living and working conditions meet decency standards across all units.
- Promote positive prisoner behaviour and clean, safe communal environments.
- Support meaningful staff-prisoner relationships and pro-social interactions.
- Oversee cleanliness, repair standards, access to resources, and prisoner labour job roles.
- Collaborate with facilities and operational teams to uphold core decency expectations.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience delivering Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in a complex setting.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Experience working in custodial or secure environments is highly desirable.
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge, influence and inspire.
- Proficient with data analysis, reporting, and use of IT systems.
- Demonstrated ability to drive service improvement and embed cultural change.
Serco
- HMP Fosse WayPermanent, Full-Time£35,000
- £38,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package
At HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners, we believe in the power of decency, respect, and inclusion. We're looking for a passionate and committed individual to take the lead on Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and to champion Decency across our establishment.
This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping the day-to-day culture of the prison and ensuring every resident is treated with dignity
- regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.
Key Responsibilities
Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Drive the EDI agenda across the prison, embedding inclusion in all aspects of prison life.
- Ensure compliance with Equalities legislation, policy, and national standards.
- Lead on the Discrimination Incident Reporting (DIRF) process and quality assurance.
- Support and coordinate forums for protected characteristics and liaise with forum leads.
- Provide induction and ongoing EDI training for both staff and residents.
- Contribute to Equalities performance meetings locally and nationally (including DEAT and Serco forums).
- Analyse EDI data, report trends, and implement improvements.
Decency
- Ensure living and working conditions meet decency standards across all units.
- Promote positive prisoner behaviour and clean, safe communal environments.
- Support meaningful staff-prisoner relationships and pro-social interactions.
- Oversee cleanliness, repair standards, access to resources, and prisoner labour job roles.
- Collaborate with facilities and operational teams to uphold core decency expectations.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience delivering Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in a complex setting.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Experience working in custodial or secure environments is highly desirable.
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge, influence and inspire.
- Proficient with data analysis, reporting, and use of IT systems.
- Demonstrated ability to drive service improvement and embed cultural change.
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