EDI Development Manager

Job Title: EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Development Manager

Reporting To: Executive Director of Services 

Staff Responsibility: Facilitators and Co-Facilitators (Bank staff)

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: One year, with extension if successful

Location: Hybrid with currently one day in the office in Kings Cross N1 9LG

DBS: This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Context of job

AFK is a national charity creating opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face. Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse. As part of this we provide bespoke employment skills training and organise work experience across North London.  

At a national level, we provide mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25.

Overall Job Purpose

As part of the Service Delivery Team, you will take operational responsibility for managing and developing the delivery of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training programmes. You will ensure that corporate and charitable organisations are equipped with practical tools to build inclusive workplace cultures and create accessible career opportunities for young people with additional needs.

In this hands-on role, you will coordinate consultancy projects from start to finish - overseeing scheduling, delivery, marketing, and evaluation - to maintain high standards and meet income targets. Your work will directly support AFK’s mission to create a fairer, more equitable society for people with additional needs.

You will work closely with AFK’s Co-Facilitators - each bringing valuable lived experience - to ensure all EDI training is authentic, relevant, and informed by their expertise.

Working Conditions

The post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder may be expected to work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.

28 days annual leave will be given in addition to public holidays.

There is a TOIL policy.

Working Relationships

Provide direct line management to EDI Facilitators and Co-Facilitators.

Build and sustain strong relationships with HR Managers, Inclusion Leads, and equivalent roles within client organisations.

Collaborate daily with the CEO, Executive Director of Services, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, and Corporate Partnerships Managers.

Principal Responsibilities

Service Development

·        Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Director of Services to identify and develop new opportunities for chargeable training services.

·        Hold overall management responsibility for the EDI Programme, including its team of Facilitators and Co-Facilitators.

·        Advance the organisation’s co-production target by working with the youth leadership group, and with other Service Delivery Managers.

·        Lead the ongoing development of AFK’s training offer, ensuring a diverse range of services that promote workplace inclusion and equity for people with additional needs.

Business Development

·        Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Director of Services and Fundraising Team to identify marketing opportunities for AFK services supporting voluntary and community groups.

·        Ensure all training and consultancy is delivered to the highest standards, reflecting best practice and compliance with current legislation and regulations.

·        Work closely with employers and Service Delivery colleagues to create meaningful opportunities for young people with additional needs to gain experience, develop skills, and pursue their aspirations.

·        Proactively identify and apply for commissioned opportunities with London local authorities.

General

·        Uphold AFK’s Safeguarding Policy and contribute to creating a safe environment for young people.

·        Prepare and present regular progress reports to the CEO, Executive Director of Services, the Board of Trustees, and other relevant stakeholders.

·        Carry out any other duties as required by senior management team.