Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead
£37,716 per annum (£46,517 WTE based on 37 hours per week)

30 hours per week

Farnham or Guildford, Surrey, with cross site travel required and hybrid working

Phyllis Tuckwell is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Lead to join our values-led, purpose-driven and friendly organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the development and delivery of our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and Health & Wellbeing strategies; helping embed an inclusive culture across all areas of Phyllis Tuckwell.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, leaders, managers, Health & Wellbeing Champions and external partners, you will play a key role in ensuring that our services, policies, practices and ways of working reflect the diverse needs of our patients, carers, colleagues and wider community. You will champion equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, while driving meaningful and sustainable cultural change. A key focus will be understanding and responding to the needs of underrepresented groups within our community and workforce, identifying barriers and opportunities; ensuring our services are accessible, inclusive and responsive for everyone.

If you are passionate about making a lasting difference, enjoy working collaboratively to influence and inspire positive change, and want to use your experience to help shape a truly inclusive organisation, we would love to hear from you.  

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• Specialist knowledge of EDI, health and wellbeing, and relevant legislation, policies and best practice.
• Proven experience of developing, leading and delivering EDI and health and wellbeing initiatives, which resulted in measurable and sustainable improvements in organisational performance, workplace culture and employee experience.
• The ability to influence, engage and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills, with the capability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects effectively.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and gaps, and make evidence-based recommendations to inform future strategy and action.
• A flexible and professional approach.
• Excellent IT and administration skills.

For full information about the responsibilities of the role and details of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification.
 

About Us

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.  We provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.   Patient services are delivered from our new Hospice in Farnham, the Beacon Centre in Guildford and within our patient homes.

Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters.  In delivering our vital services our colleagues ensure ‘every day is precious’. 

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at our core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

We Offer:

Excellent Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%) or NHS pension scheme, subject to the rules of the scheme
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Excellent training and development opportunities

A Great Place to Work

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell* (Birdsong Hospice staff Survey 2023)

For further information please contact Jaci Curtis-Donnelly, Director of People.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30th November 2026
Interviews to be held:  Week commencing 7th December 2026
 

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received.  Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

This post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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