EDI Senior Officer

Job Advert: EDI Senior Officer (Part-Time, Flexible)

Location: Hybrid (2.5 days per month in office)

Salary: 0.5 FTE

Contract: Part-Time (17.5 hours per week, flexible)

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an EDI Support Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in driving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives within our educational activities. This role will support the coordination and oversight of the College\’s new and existing education initiatives to create fairer training cultures and reduce differential attainment.

Job Purpose:

• Support the implementation of the GMC Action Plan and College Operational Plan.
• Ensure coherence and communication across the College’s educational departments regarding EDI initiatives.
• Liaise with central College committees and teams to establish responsibilities and requirements.
• Promote and support the implementation of new and existing initiatives that create fairer training cultures.
• Provide expertise on College and sector-wide EDI developments and best practices.
• Coordinate and manage relevant College projects and working groups related to education and delivering the GMC Action Plan.
• Maintain records of education projects and initiatives, proactively sharing information across the College Membership.
• Liaise with the GMC on all EDI and Action Plan matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across committees to progress and establish new initiatives.
• Provide project support and ensure processes move forward effectively.
• Nurture key relationships and facilitate engagement with stakeholders.
• Draft reports for committees, outlining key actions and outcomes.
• Offer signposting on best practices across the industry.
• Work closely with the EDI Committee, Exams Committee, Curriculum Sub-Committee, Gender Equality Committee, Exams, and Training teams.
• Consult with internal teams on developing and enhancing EDI-related educational initiatives.
• Ensure that existing and new initiatives align with best practices in reducing differential attainment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Experience with professional memberships, committees, or educational/examination settings.
• Ability to demonstrate proactivity in driving EDI initiatives forward.
• Proven ability to work across multiple committees and influence decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of EDI policies, principles, and best practices in an educational setting.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact by contributing to meaningful EDI initiatives and improving fairness in training cultures.
• Flexible part-time role with hybrid working options.
• Engage with key stakeholders across various committees and professional groups.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with sector-wide impact.

Interview Process:

• One-stage virtual interview with key stakeholders.

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape and influence EDI strategy and projects in an educational setting, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, please submit your resume via LinkedIn or to Healthtalent@cpl.com to arrange a confidential phone call

Cpl Health Talent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees