Location
SGN Farringdon - Nexus

Hours
Full-time | Hybrid

Salary
£80,000 - £85,000 per annum (dependent on skills & qualifications)

About the Role
We are looking for an EDI Manager to develop, deliver and embed SGN’s equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. This role ensures that EDI strategies, policies, training, data insights and employee network activity contribute to a fair, inclusive and high-performing workplace. Working across all levels, from Executive to front line, you will deliver an effective EDI framework focused on policy, training and data-driven improvements. Acting as SGN’s EDI subject-matter expert, you will support leaders, managers and colleagues to build inclusive behaviours and practices. You will also partner closely with Employee Networks to drive effective change at all levels of the organisation.

SGN delivers safety, warmth and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development, delivery and continuous improvement of SGN’s EDI strategy, policies and action plans, ensuring legal compliance and alignment to organisational priorities.
- Providing expert advice and guidance to leaders, managers and colleagues on inclusive culture, behaviours and good EDI practice.
- Identifying organisation-wide EDI learning needs and designing/delivering interventions such as campaigns, workshops and resources to build capability and confidence.
- Using workforce data, insights, survey results and feedback from employee networks to identify trends, inform decision-making and shape targeted initiatives.
- Building strong internal and external partnerships, including staff networks, EDI bodies, external benchmarking forums and sector groups, enhancing SGN’s reputation and best-practice awareness.

Experience
Significant experience designing and delivering EDI strategies, policies and initiatives within a similar industry. Experience conducting EDI data analysis, producing insights and reporting to senior leaders up to Executive level. Proven ability to design and deliver learning interventions and capability-building that drive behavioural change. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills. Experience managing external partners and representing organisations in EDI forums.

About you
Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Ability to provide expert advice and guidance on inclusive culture and behaviours. Skilled at building partnerships and influencing at all organisational levels. Confident in using data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvements.

Qualifications
Relevant HR, OD, social sciences or EDI-related qualification OR substantial experience in EDI delivery. Coaching/mentoring qualification with specialist EDI certification (e.g., unconscious bias, inclusive leadership) is advantageous.