People and Inclusion Manager - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 31485

People and Inclusion Manager - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 31485

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Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced people leader to drive and embed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) across our organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role within the People & Inclusion department, where you will shape policy, workforce development, and service delivery to ensure equity and compliance.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced people leader to drive and embed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) across our organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role within the People & Inclusion department, where you will shape policy, workforce development, and service delivery to ensure equity and compliance.

You will lead the implementation of our EDI and People strategies, delivering a range of programmes and initiatives aligned with our organisational goals. Working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders, you will act as a subject-matter expert and trusted adviser—ensuring that decisions reflect the needs of diverse communities and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.

Using both quantitative and qualitative evidence, you will identify trends and translate insights into actionable plans. Your team will drive and oversee embedding of good practice in Equality Impact Assessment and drive continuous improvement through robust reporting to boards, audit committees, and governance structures.

This role demands strong influencing and communication skills and the ability to operate across complex networks, leading through volatility and uncertainty and plotting a rational course through highly emotive and contentious topics. You will collaborate with HR professionals and practitioners to engage with staff groups, leadership teams, external community partners, regulators, and sector networks to co-design inclusive services and improve representation across decision-making structures.

You will manage the EDI budget, oversee legal and policy compliance, and support learning through targeted training programmes and awareness initiatives. A strong understanding of strategic planning, risk management, and legislative compliance is essential.

We are looking for a candidate who can operate with resilience, clarity, and purpose—bringing structure and informed decision-making to a challenging and evolving space.

If you are passionate about public service and have the leadership skill and expertise to make a tangible impact, we welcome your application.

The team

The People & Inclusion department is an inclusive, diverse and outcome-focussed new team within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate. Our vision is for the organisation to thrive and improve so we can create better places for people, wildlife and the environment.

We work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that priorities are informed by evidence and insight; people can be their best selves at work; and frontline delivery is efficient, equitable and sustainable.

Experience/skills Required

Building strong, trusted relationships is a critical part of the role, face-to-face engagement will be essential to support effective collaboration and influence at a strategic level with diverse internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Proven experience in leading People-related initiatives, ideally with demonstrable understanding of the Equality Act 2010.

Excellent organisational and management skills, with the ability to work at pace responding to rapidly changing pressures.

In-depth understanding of organisational governance and experience managing significant risks.

An ability to translate evidence into strategic plans and actionable steps efficiently delivering results through others.

Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.

A proactive, determined and adaptable approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and gaining consensus across multiple perspectives.

Emotional intelligence, integrity, professionalism and inspirational, inclusive leadership skills, with experience leading high-performing teams based on a foundation of psychological safety.

Contact and additional information

This role will require regular travel (eg to Birmingham, London, Leeds, Bristol) with some overnight stays to attend meetings with senior leaders and key stakeholders, leading and collaborating with nationally dispersed teams.

We will be hosting a candidate engagement call via MS Teams on Wednesday 30th July at 15:00pm where you can find out more information about the role. Please contact eatalent@environment-agency.gov.uk for the joining information.

This role will initially be appointed to on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis so if you are an internal applicant you will need to seek permission from your line manager to apply for the role.

Please note that interviews for this role will not be taking place until early September.

Competence 1

Diversity

Description

Definition - Works successfully, with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and ensuring that work is managed so that everyone is able to deliver their best. Actively encourages others to consider diversity issues in their work.

Question - Please describe a time when you led a significant and far-reaching initiative to improve equality, diversity and inclusion within an organisation.

What was your approach, how did you ensure engagement from key stakeholders, and what measurable impact did your actions have?

Competence 2

Leads People

Description

Definition - Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency

Question - Describe a time when you had to lead a diverse group of people with different priorities and working styles during a high-pressure situation.

How did you role model leadership values to build cohesion, foster trust, influence others, and ultimately achieve a common goal?

Competence 3

Influences and Persuades Others

Description

Definition - Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Question - Tell us about a time when you had to influence senior stakeholders or partners to support a complex, controversial or challenging proposal.

How did you approach the situation, what strategies did you use to persuade others, and what was the outcome?

Competence 4

Delivers Results Through Others

Description

Definition - Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

Question - Describe a situation where you had to deliver results through a group you did not have direct line management over.

How did you build collaboration, ensure accountability, and drive delivery despite the indirect reporting structure?

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

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