Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

We are looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to join the Greater London Authority and make a meaningful impact. You bring energy, passion and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, thrive on building relationships and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on workforce equality, diversity and inclusion across the GLA, ensuring the organisation is an inclusive employer that reflects London’s communities at all levels.
• Develop and deliver policies and strategies that embed EDI principles and position the GLA as an exemplar employer.
• Lead the creation of a Diversity Standard across the GLA Group to drive consistency and accountability in workforce diversity.
• Implement the GLAs EDI strategy and action plan to embed an inclusive culture and improve representation.
• Support colleagues to integrate EDI into recruitment, engagement, learning and career development.
• Drive cultural change through design and delivery of organisational development interventions that foster inclusion and inclusive leadership.
• Oversee pay gap action plans and share best practice across the GLA Group.
• Analyse and present workforce data, monitor progress, track impact and use insights to inform new initiatives.
• Benchmark and collaborate externally, building relationships with external organisations to adopt best practice and meet industry standards.
• Enable effective governance and development of staff networks to advance the GLAs diversity ambitions.
• Research and innovate, developing solutions through research and collaboration with external experts, ensuring alignment across the GLA Group.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering cultural change and organisational development programmes that create inclusive workplaces.
• Deep understanding of workforce diversity and inclusion challenges, best practice and measurement approaches.
• Ability to clearly articulate the benefits of a diverse workforce and influence outcomes in complex environments, ideally public sector.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and present complex data effectively.

Behavioural Competencies

• Building and Managing Relationships (Level 2)
• Communicating and Influencing (Level 3)
• Strategic Thinking (Level 2)
• Planning and Organising (Level 3)
• Problem Solving (Level 2)Organisational Awareness (Level 3)

Application Process

• Up to date CV (max 1.5 MB)
• Personal statement (max 1500 words) addressing the essential criteria outlined above

All application files must be saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention, e.g. “CV John Doe – 012345”. Word or PDF format preferred; do not include photographs or images.

Diversity and Equality

London’s diversity is its biggest asset. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates under‑represented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer; if you wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria you will automatically be moved to the next stage.

Benefits

• Hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely, with a split between home and office.
• Salary paid every four weeks.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan.
• Interest‑free bicycle loan.
• Career average pension scheme.

Location

Greater London, United Kingdom