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Invigorating opportunity to lead Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy at Samaritans, a highly respected charity in the UK and Ireland.
Overview
Salary £40000 - £43681
Location Ewell, UK - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Samaritans is a renowned charity in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to ensuring fewer people die by suicide. Amid the challenges of the current socio-economic climate, where Samaritan's services are highly needed, the organisation remains strongly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and reaching out to people from all walks of life.
Role Summary
- Implementing the external EDI strategy across services, outreach, partnerships, policy and research.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to ensure best EDI practices are embedded in all activities.
- Enhancing accessibility of services, leading equality impact assessments and creating strategic partnerships.
- Contributing significantly to the new Culture and Inclusion Plan.
Role Requirements
- Proven expertise in EDI with strong knowledge across service delivery, policy and influencing.
- Ability to champion organisation-wide projects and establish collaborations with community bodies.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to effectively engage volunteer audiences.
- A passion for fostering an inclusive and equitable society, particularly for those at risk of suicide and self-harm.
Application Process Details
- Application deadline: 8 June 2025.
- Video interviews will occur in the week commencing 16 June 2025.
Samaritans is seeking an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional to lead the delivery of our external EDI strategy across our services, outreach, partnerships, policy, and research. This is a key role in helping us to improve how we reach and support minoritised communities and ensure our services are inclusive and accessible to all. You'll work closely with staff and volunteers across Samaritans to embed best EDI practice into everything we do - from improving service accessibility to leading equality impact assessments and developing strategic partnerships. You’ll also support capacity building across the organisation and play a key role in delivering our new Culture and Inclusion Plan.
We're looking for someone who is an experienced EDI practitioner with strong knowledge of best practice across service delivery, policy and influencing. Can lead organisation-wide projects and develop partnerships with community organisations. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in engaging volunteer audiences. Is passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, especially for those at greater risk of suicide and self-harm.
Join us and be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and increasing our reach to a wide range of people who need us. Samaritans is one of the UK and Ireland’s best known and respected charities - our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. In these challenging socio-economic times, Samaritans is needed more than ever. If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives – this is the role for you!
Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Applications close at Sunday 8 June 2025, with video interviews taking place in the week beginning 16 June 2025. Apply now and help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide.
