At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of inclusive practices and strategies across education sectors.
- Company: EFI Group, transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty.
- Benefits: Generous leave options, professional development funding, and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that celebrates growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on inclusion and belonging in education while growing your career.
- Qualifications: SENCO qualification or equivalent expertise, with leadership experience in post-16 education.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Education for Industry Group
Full-Time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays
Contract: Permanent
Location: FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
About EFI Group
EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to lead belonging, inclusion and accessible practice across EFI Group. You will drive the development and delivery of our Belonging & Inclusive Practice Strategy, ensuring inclusive culture, equitable participation and accessible learning are embedded across our Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeship provision.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will provide strategic leadership for SEND, inclusion, belonging, accessible learning, workforce inclusion, quality enhancement and industry partnerships, helping to improve outcomes for learners and staff.
About you
- Qualifications: A SENCO qualification or extensive equivalent specialist expertise. GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
- Experience: Significant leadership experience within post-16 education, with experience of leading organisational change and strategic development. Experience across FE, HE or Apprenticeships, quality enhancement, workforce EDI, or employer engagement is desirable.
- Expertise: Strong strategic understanding of SEND, inclusion and accessible practice, with a sound understanding of Ofsted, OfS and SEND policy frameworks.
- Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong understanding of learner participation, belonging and support for vulnerable learners.
- Values: A commitment to creating an inclusive culture where belonging, accessibility and equitable participation are embedded across the organisation.
If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Why The EFI?
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
- Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
- Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
- Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.
To explore the full range of our benefits, please click here.
Salary: From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience
Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Interviews/Recruitment Day: Interviews take place on week commencing 10th August 2026 in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE.
More Information/Contact us: For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT websites and refer to the job description. Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information.
The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.
Associate Director of Belonging & Inclusive Practice employer: Education for Industry Group
EFI Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. As a Careers & Progression Coach, you will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' futures while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a vibrant community at the Fashion Retail Academy and London College of Beauty Therapy.
Contact Details:
Education for Industry Group Recruitment Team
