Help make a difference where it matters most.

Samaritans is seeking an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional to lead the delivery of our external EDI strategy across our services, outreach, partnerships, policy, and research. This is a key role in helping us to to improve how we reach and support minoritised communities and ensure our services are inclusive and accessible to all.

You'll work closely with staff and volunteers across Samaritans to embed best EDI practice into everything we do - from improving service accessibility to leading equality impact assessments and developing strategic partnerships. You’ll also support capacity building across the organisation and play a key role in delivering our new Culture and Inclusion Plan.

We're looking for someone who:

Is an experienced EDI practitioner with strong knowledge of best practice across service delivery, policy and influencing.

Can lead organisation-wide projects and develop partnerships with community organisations

Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in engaging volunteer audiences

Is passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, especially for those at greater risk of suicide and self-harm

Join us and be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and increasing our reach to a wide range of people who need us. Read more in our linked pages.

Read the full job description here.

Why join Samaritans

Samaritans is one of the UK and Ireland’s best known and respected charities - our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. In these challenging socio-economic times, Samaritans is needed more than ever. If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives – this is the role for you!

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Application

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application including the following;

Why are you interested in the EDI Specialist (Reach and Access) role at Samaritans, and how does your experience and motivation align with our work? Max 500 words

Samaritans works with a large, volunteer-led network. Describe a time you acted to embed EDI practice into volunteer-led service delivery, including how you adapted your approach for this audience. Max 300 words

Please describe your experience in developing and delivering EDI projects that have resulted in measurable improvements – particularly those involving services, outreach, or policy. Max 300 words

Applications close at Sunday 8 June 2025, with video interviews taking place in the week beginning 16 June 2025.

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Apply now and help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide.

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