Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead Location: Croydon Head Office Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension Contract Type: Permanent Position type: Full Time We’re the Pension Protection Fund. We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we’re ready to help. We do this by paying our members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people’s lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind. We are looking for a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Lead to help embed inclusive practices into the core of our Business and People Strategy. This role is central to shaping a culture where diversity is celebrated, equity is championed, and inclusion is woven into everything we do—from recruitment and development to performance management, engagement, and community initiatives. As DEI Lead, you will work closely with our Executive Sponsor for DEI and collaborate with business leaders and their teams to guide inclusive thinking and drive meaningful cultural change. You will use data and insights to shape policies and processes that reflect our commitment to equity and inclusion, and you will play a key role in implementing our DEI plan through a practical, hands-on approach that builds organisational capability and delivers measurable outcomes. To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in a DEI-focused position or an HR business partnering role with a strong DEI component. You will have a track record of developing and executing DEI strategies and programmes, and be confident managing initiatives from concept to completion. Your ability to work with DEI data and HR systems, including mandatory reporting, will be essential, as will your experience in setting and tracking DEI-related KPIs and benchmarking against industry standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key, as you’ll be engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be skilled in project management and adept at using data insights to inform strategy, identify disparities, and recommend targeted interventions. Your ability to create compelling reports and dashboards will help communicate progress and impact, and you’ll be confident reviewing and advising on inclusive policies and procedures across the employee lifecycle. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and help shape a truly inclusive workplace, we’d love to hear from you. Sound like you? Apply now. In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career. We’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training. Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview. We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here. We’re happy to talk about flexible working No agencies please