Diversity, Equity and Belonging Manager

College of Paramedics

Salary Range: £42,000 - £50,000 (pro rata)
Type of Contract: Part time 
Hours per week: Maximum 30 hours per week
Location: Flexible – Remote working with ability to travel across the UK
Closing date 23:59hrs on Monday 24 February 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Diversity, Equity and Belonging Manager to join our vibrant team. 

Applicants must be able to:

Inspire and enable all paramedics to participate in the profession within an environment based on safety, collegiality, inclusiveness, mental and physical wellbeing, and innovation 
Promote the College of Paramedics, and its aims and objectives to stakeholder bodies and corporate organisations
Establish, were necessary, and maintain professional relationships with all relevant stakeholder organisations
Build on the College’s reputation and professional standing with employing organisations 
Improve the output, visibility and credibility of the College of Paramedics in DEB matters
Represent the College of Paramedics on national forums and groups relevant to role 
Provide effective professional leadership, vision and strategy development for DEB within the College of Paramedics
Lead on formal responses and position statements made by the College of Paramedics in relation to the role 
Coordinate the activities of the Diversity Steering Group and diversity strand groups
Utilise the College of Paramedics communications channels, including social media, adequately and appropriately for promotion of DEB related work, services, campaigns and signposting   
Ensure the actions within the College of Paramedics’ Belonging and Inclusion strategy are implemented, with annual review and updated appropriate to the DEB priorities within the College and the paramedic profession 
Contribute to other workstreams that relate to the role, and following consultation with the Head of Professional Standards, for example, mental health and wellbeing initiatives, educational initiatives, CPD and future research
Act as an internal expert providing advice and support to all staff and stakeholders in relation to DEB
Interpret and exercise judgement when implementing policy on both a professional and organisational level relevant to DEB 
Support the Board of Trustees to understand their legal obligations under equality legislation such as Equality Act 2010 and the Charity Commission Equality Guidance and its implementation
Provides reports directly to the Board of Trustees in line with the Annual Work Plan
Review all College policies and procedures and ensure they are inclusive and reflect the values of respect and support for staff and members  
Develop, implement and evaluate equality impact assessment, equality monitoring and analysis processes and systems  

Click here to download a pdf copy of the Diversity, Equity and Belonging Manager Role Description. 

Click here to download a pdf copy of the Diversity, Equity and Belonging Manager Candidate Pack.

The application process for this role is by completion of an Application Form, available here.

This Application Form contains three sections. Section 1 is for your contact information and will be removed from your application form before shortlisting occurs and used for administration purposes. Section 2 is your opportunity to submit your previous or current employment (paid and/or voluntary), qualifications and any research activities, and two references. This section also includes a request for a 500 word (maximum) supporting statement to outline how your current knowledge, skills and experience will be of benefit to you in achieving the key deliverables required of this role. The role requires well developed communications skills, personal drive, integrity, and an ability to succeed. Section 3 is solely for equality monitoring purposes and will be separated from both other sections before they are processed for recruiting*.

Unfortunately, there is not the ability to save the form mid-completion for finalising at a later date, so please have all necessary information (outlined above) ready before commencing.   

Candidates are encouraged to get in touch for an informal discussion. Please contact Imogen Carter, Head of Governance email: Imogen.Carter@collegeofparamedics.co.uk 
The College of Paramedics recognises the positive value of diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce and we have a current focus on increasing diversity in terms of race, ethnicity and cultural heritage at all levels. The College of
Paramedics wishes to meet its equality aims and commitments of non-discrimination as set out in the Equality Act 2010. 

*It is vital that we monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our processes are fair and transparent. Any information provided in Section 3 of the Application Form will be treated as strictly confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. It will not be seen by those involved in the selection process. No information will be published or used in any way which allows any individual to be identified. The use of information will be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).