Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for equity and inclusion? Join Shelter as our Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, where you'll drive meaningful change to create a more inclusive, anti–racist organisation committed to ending the housing emergency.
About the Role
As the Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, you will be pivotal in driving Shelter's equity and inclusion agenda. You will lead on strategic programmes to promote inclusivity, anti–racism, and lived experience, ensuring these principles are woven into all aspects of Shelter's work. Collaborating with senior leaders, you will help shape Shelter's future workforce and culture.
You will oversee and motivate teams dedicated to Equity, Inclusion, Anti–Racism, and Lived Experience. Additionally, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Organisation Development and Engagement to deliver culture change aligned with Shelter's core values.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategy and Vision: Lead and operationalise the Equity and Inclusion strategic plan.
* Workforce Development: Develop strategies to cultivate a diverse pipeline of leaders and talent.
* Data and Reporting: Track and report on E&I progress, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Collaborative Leadership: Support Shelter's culture initiatives by co–leading on equity, inclusion, and lived experience insight plans.
* Risk Management: Oversee safeguarding and other risks, particularly regarding people impacted by housing emergencies.
About You
You'll bring proven experience in developing and implementing equity and inclusion strategies within complex organisations, demonstrating a strong record of leading meaningful culture change. With a collaborative approach and excellent organisational skills, you'll be skilled in mobilising and leading cross–functional teams across diverse settings.
Your commitment to values–led leadership will foster inclusivity and trust, while your expertise in co–production and lived experience initiatives will ensure these perspectives are embedded across Shelter's work. As a subject matter expert in equity, diversity, and inclusion, you'll drive accountability and inspire positive, impactful change throughout Shelter.
About Shelter
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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