Culture, Belonging and Inclusion Manager

Post: Culture, Belonging and Inclusion Manager
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 – £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 5 August 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

An opportunity has arisen within the people directorate, for the role of a Culture, Belonging and Inclusion Manager to coordinate the team in charge of DEI engagement and evaluation interventions across LFB.

The ideal person will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, proactive, innovative and detail-oriented professional to lead and coordinate the team in charge of delivery of multiple culture interventions across LFB, working collaboratively as part of the wider DEI function.

The role requires a dedicated and organised individual, with an eye for detail and strong programme and stakeholder management capability.

We require experience of managing a team responsible for designing, facilitating or delivering organisational interventions.

Experience within a DEI context is desirable but not essential.

Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Office applications, including Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, email, and internet browsing is essential.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages athttps://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobsto access the full advert.

Additional Information

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.