Purpose of job:

The Culture and Inclusion Officer will provide project and operational support to the Culture & Inclusion function, working closely with the Head of DEIB to implement Comic Relief’s culture and inclusion priorities. The post holder will play a crucial role in strengthening colleague engagement, supporting Employee Network Groups, developing and coordinating culture and inclusion initiatives, and embedding training throughout the organisation.

At Comic Relief, we aim to cultivate an organisational culture that is equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging. The post holder will contribute directly to this ambition, ensuring colleagues feel connected, informed, and empowered to play an active part in shaping Comic Relief’s culture.

Key responsibilities:

Culture and Inclusion Strategy Support

To work with the Head of DEIB to support the delivery and implementation of Comic Relief’s DEIB strategy and culture workstreams, acting as a day-to-day project resource for key workstreams.
To manage aspects of the DEIB and culture workplan, including maintaining timelines, tracking progress, identifying risks, and suggesting revisions where required.
To support senior managers with planning, monitoring and reviewing progress against culture and inclusion priorities within their functions.
To prepare clear, regular project reports, dashboards and written updates for senior stakeholders, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, audit logs and governance records in line with Comic Relief procedures, ensuring visibility of progress, milestones and outstanding actions.
To coordinate and participate in internal and external working groups relating to culture and inclusion, ensuring Comic Relief benefits from emerging insights and best practice.

Employee Network Group Support

Work collaboratively with Employee Network Groups (ENGs), supporting their activities and progressing actions arising from meetings and colleague feedback, while maintaining accurate, up-to-date ENG workplans, action trackers and activity logs that are shared with relevant stakeholders.
Act as the key point of contact for ENG co-chairs, offering guidance, supporting escalation where needed, and ensuring effective information flow with People & Culture leadership.
Handle sensitive matters in partnership with the People team, maintaining confidentiality and care in line with Comic Relief procedures.
Foster collaboration and intersectionality across networks, encouraging shared learning, joint activity and the exchange of resources and insights.
Build strong relationships internally and externally, bringing in best practice and ensuring colleague voices and experiences inform culture and inclusion activity.

Governance and Project Management Support

Coordinate culture and inclusion governance meetings, including preparing agendas, scheduling, room bookings and the circulation of papers.
Attend relevant meetings to manage agendas, capture minutes, collate actions and ensure clear follow-up.
Track, monitor and follow up on actions arising from meetings, ensuring action owners progress items in a timely manner.
Review the terms, progress and effectiveness of Employee Network Groups (ENGs), identifying changes needed to support their continued success.
Support the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of culture and inclusion projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

Staff Engagement, Facilitation and Training

Contribute to the design, planning and delivery of Inclusivity Calendar events and culture initiatives, working with ENGs and relevant teams to create meaningful organisational moments.
Work with Internal Communications to promote culture, inclusion and training activities across all platforms, ensuring colleagues are informed and engaged.
Support the design, coordination and facilitation of culture and inclusion training, workshops and learning sessions, helping colleagues build confidence in inclusive behaviours and cultural competence.
Manage logistics for events and training, including invitations, materials, evaluations and follow-up communications to ensure smooth delivery.
Monitor attendance, feedback and impact of engagement activities and training programmes, contributing to data gathering, analysis and continuous improvement.
Maintain up-to-date resources, guidance documents and training materials, ensuring accessibility and alignment with organisational needs.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with the Equality Act 2010
To observe the rules, policies, procedures, and standards of Comic
To role model all of Comic Relief’s values
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
There may be other priorities that fall within the post holders remit and these will be reviewed and agreed with Head of DEIB.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Good Knowledge of Equality Legislation
Excellent understanding of inclusion, diversity, and equality within a working environment
Demonstrable understanding of project management
Understanding of staff Networks and their role in supporting the wider diversity agenda
Proven experience of stakeholder management (internal and external) and relationship building
Excellent communication skills at all levels in the organisation both written and verbal.
Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload. Being flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities and varying situations. Experience producing regular report, highlighting key data

Desirable criteria

Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in business administration, project management or events planning and delivery.
Project Management and/or Programme Management Qualifications
Understanding of staff Networks and their role in supporting the wider diversity agenda Experience working cross-organisationally
Demonstrable experience of dealing with matters of a highly sensitive and confidential nature

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