Culture, Change & Inclusion Manager

Culture, Change & Inclusion Manager needed in Northampton Paying £25.50 per hr ref 376826 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities DEI Programme Delivery and Culture Change • Lead the delivery and implementation of organisation-wide DEI programmes and culture change initiatives. • Drive cultural transformation by embedding inclusive behaviours, practices and ways of working across the organisation. • Develop and implement action plans that support equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. • Ensure DEI strategies translate into tangible outcomes and long-term organisational improvements. • Identify barriers to inclusion and develop practical solutions to address them. Stakeholder Engagement and Influencing • Provide expert advice and guidance on DEI, inclusion and culture change to senior leaders and managers. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. • Influence decision-making at senior levels to ensure DEI remains a strategic priority. • Facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement activities to embed inclusive practices. • Support leaders in developing inclusive leadership capabilities. Governance, Performance and Reporting • Develop and maintain frameworks for measuring the impact of DEI and culture change initiatives. • Monitor progress against agreed objectives, targets and action plans. • Analyse workforce and organisational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. • Produce high-quality reports, presentations and briefing papers for senior leadership teams and governance boards. • Present recommendations and insights to support evidence-based decision-making. Policy and Continuous Improvement • Review and develop policies, practices and processes to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. • Benchmark organisational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. • Support the development of staff networks, employee engagement initiatives and inclusion campaigns. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared