Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Head of EDIB is a fantastic opportunity to head a team that focuses on how Turn2us maximises the impact for people facing financial insecurity by developing equitable and  inclusive processes to help embed a culture where equity and inclusion are engrained in everything we do. The team covers responsibilities for EDIB, safeguarding and co-production.

You will bring experience of designing and implementing EDIB initiatives which have had a demonstrable effect on both organisational culture and the social impact of the organisation’s work. You will have previously worked with an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders to embed EDIB in their own areas. You will have an understanding of the barriers individuals face and an understanding of intersectionality and how that impacts experiences. You’ll need strong analytical skills to be able to translate data, research, and trends into strategy and actionable plans.  

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 

Department:  Inclusion Team, People, Culture & Governance Directorate    

Reports to: Director of People, Culture & Governance

Direct Reports: Safeguarding manager, Co Production Manager, HR/Inclusion Officer

Location: Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking/ Turn2us Edinburgh Hub.                            

Type of role: Full-time, permanent

Purpose of the Role:

A pivotal role leading the Inclusion team covering EDIB, safeguarding and co-production in the People, Culture and Governance directorate. This role is focussed on how we maximise our impact for people facing financial insecurity through equitable frameworks and processes that start with our values. To achieve this, you will work collaboratively across Turn2us, be an enabler of impactful co-production and champion a positive culture around safeguarding. Working closely with HR and governance, you will help to develop and nurture a culture where equity and inclusion are engrained in everything we do. This includes collaborating with colleagues to ensure our fundraising, communications, programmes and evaluation are inclusive.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

•  Lead and manage a team (3 direct reports) covering EDIB, co-production and safeguarding.

• Finalise and launch Turn2us’ new EDIB strategy.

• Co-ordinate activities to maximise buy-in, ownership and impact of the EDIB strategy and plans across all Turn2us activities.

• Chair the Turn2us EDIB committee with responsibility for coordinating the group and its activities.

• Act as a critical friend and trusted advisor across the organisation to embed inclusion and co-production within our work.

• Chair the Safeguarding committee and act as default secondary safeguarding responder in support of the Safeguarding Manager for all incoming safeguarding concerns and complaints.

• Ensure a positive culture of safeguarding is embedded across the organisation.

• Working closely with HR, develop training and learning programmes including those to enhance employee understanding on inclusions issues.

• Contribute to the leadership of the People, Culture and Governance directorate, and the Organisational Management team (OMT).

• Identify new learning, external trends and best practice that increase diversity in Turn2us and our activities.

These are the normal duties, which the Charity requires from the position. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and all employees will be required from time to time to perform other duties as may be required by the Charity for the efficient running of the charity. This Job Description is non-contractual. It will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change.

At Turn2us, we are committed to protecting personnel, children, adults, and service users from any harm arising from each other, themselves, our activities, or organisational failings whilst in contact with us. The post holder will be required to follow the safeguarding policy and will be responsible for integrating safeguarding into all aspects of their work.

The post holder will be expected to ensure that their work complies with contractual terms and conditions, the Charity’s policies and procedures and key legislation, such as data protection and charity law.

Personal Specification

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience of developing and implementing EDIB strategies, frameworks, delivery structures, tools and policies that have had a meaningful and visible impact on organisational success.

• Experience in providing advice to the leadership team, HR and staff members.

• Experience of sourcing and providing training on equity and diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Understanding and awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion issues, best and emerging practice.

• Understanding of how to influence systemic change through others.

Skills & Abilities:

• Passionate about EDIB and the role it plays in the development of an organisation.

• Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams in achieving clear and challenging objectives.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and advice.

• Ability to build strategic relationships and to negotiate and influence a wide range of stakeholders, establishing positive relationships that generate confidence and trust.

• Takes an evaluative approach to work, diagnosing what works, what does not, and what needs to change.

• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects with different timelines.

Turn2us is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we are interested in applications from people from varied backgrounds.

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