Job Summary
Are you an inclusive and strategic leader who believes everyone deserves to thrive at work? We're looking for a Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to join our team at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a pivotal opportunity to lead our EDI agenda and shape how inclusion is lived, seen and felt across the Trust. You'll be our in-house expert and champion for equality and belonging, working closely with the Chief People Officer, the wider people team and colleagues right across the Trust. Together, you'll ensure our culture truly reflects the diverse communities we serve and that every colleague feels valued, respected and empowered.
If you're passionate about equity, people and real-world impact, this is your moment to lead meaningful change.
Main duties of the job
- Delivery of the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, driving measurable improvements in staff experience and representation.
- Provide expert advice to stakeholders on equality, human rights and inclusion.
- Oversee key workforce equality standards (WRES, WDES, Gender Pay Gap, EDS2), turning data into insight and action.
- Lead a team of EDI Facilitators to embed a partnering model with the business to strengthen our approach and equip managers across the organisation to improve metrics.
- Partner with our Learning and OD team to embed inclusive leadership and training across the organisation.
- Lead on supporting the Trust's EDI Committee, ensuring strong governance and accountability.
- Represent KRFT across South West London and London-wide forums, sharing best practice and building partnerships for lasting change.
About Us
At KRFT, we're proud to be a values-led organisation where everyone is supported to grow and succeed. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength, and that the best care for our patients begins with the best experience for our people. If you're ready to shape the future of inclusion at KRFT and lead a culture where everyone can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£70,396 to £80,837 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-NN-7570559-OA
Job locations
Thames House
180 High Street
Teddington
TW11 8HU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains person specification and more information about the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Education/Qualifications
- Educated to master's degree or equivalent experience/qualifications, or significant formal training/experience or research in the field of equality, diversity, inclusion, in addition to short courses and experience
Essential
Experience
- Experience of leading interventions to progress EDI improvements based on best practice and/ or evidence base
- Proven experience of successfully delivering EDI activities that support the EDI strategy and Trust Workforce and Quality strategies
Essential
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage reflectively with a wide range of individuals and groups from diverse a range of backgrounds, organisations and levels of seniority
- Ability to communicate and connect with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels including board members, in a professional manner inspiring Trust and a sense of stability
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion theory/application, or legislation/policy such as: WRES, WDES, Equality Act, Equality Delivery System
- Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of legislative and NHS national EDI issues and changes, identifying and learning from others to demonstrate best practice in EDI
Person Specification
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion theory/application, or legislation/policy such as: WRES, WDES, Equality Act, Equality Delivery System
- Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of legislative and NHS national EDI issues and changes, identifying and learning from others to demonstrate best practice in EDI
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thames House
180 High Street
Teddington
TW11 8HU
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thames House
180 High Street
Teddington
TW11 8HU
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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