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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer
About the Role
At the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), we are committed to making the West Midlands the best place to work, live and visit and where everyone can thrive. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer to help shape and influence how equity and inclusion supports our regional priorities.
This is a unique opportunity to play an operational and strategic role in embedding equity and inclusive growth into policy, programmes, and investment decisions.
You will act as a subject matter expert, providing insight, challenge and support to ensure WMCA meets its Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) while improving outcomes for our communities.
Working across directorates, you will help ensure that our decisions, investments, and services reduce inequalities and reflect the needs and experiences of the people we serve.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Help embed equity into decision-making through our Health, Equity, Impact Assessment (HEIA) process
- Support influencing policy, inclusive programme design, and investment activity
- Ensure HEIAs are consistently of the highest quality and stand up to governance processes and scrutiny
- Provide advice and guidance on the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and how equality considerations inform WMCA’s funding and commissioning
- Work to support the implementation of the published Equity & Inclusion Scheme and monitor the related Action Plan
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners to ensure policies and services are inclusive, evidence-based, and community-informed
- Analyse related data and insights to help identify inequalities and inform equity-informed decision-making
- Offer appropriate challenge to senior stakeholders to improve outcomes for all and reduce known disparites
- Support other team members, including the Equalities and Diversity Manager, to build strong partnerships with local authorities, community organisations, and regional networks
Requirements
Experience
You will bring the following experience to this role:
- Work experience in EDI within any sector (particularly in policy, programmes or service delivery)
- Applying the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in practice
- Expertise in delivering or supporting the completion of equity impact assessments (HEIAs)
- Demonstrating the ability to influence decisions to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities
- Proven experience of collaborating across organisations and engaging effectively with diverse communities
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Skills & Knowledge
You will showcase strong:
- Understanding of equality legislation, including the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to source, interpret and analyse data every relating to health inequalities, focusing on people with one or more protected characteristics to inform practical actions in policy and investment
- Excellent analytical skills to use data and evidence for equity impact analysis and decision-making
- Strong communication, engagement and influencing skills with constructive challenge to stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of inclusive growth and regional inequality issues
Location
The role is primarily based at Summer Lane, with a requirement to spend at least 2 days per week in the office.
How To Apply
Applying for this role with WMCA is straightforward – follow these steps:
- Create your Careers Account: Register with your name, email address, and a password.
- Build your Profile: Upload your CV to help populate your career details and education background.
- Write your Supporting Statement: Ensure you address each of the required essential criteria.
- Submit your application – perform a final check and click Submit.
Note: Your CV will not be visible after submission due to anonymised shortlisting. The Avalanche panel will only see profile details until the final stage.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have accessibility needs, disabilities, or conditions that may require changes to the application or recruitment process, please reach out via careers@wmca.org.uk.
Salary & Benefits
The advertised salary range is typically structured as follows:
New appointments start at the lowest agreed salary point, with potential for year-on-year increases to offer career progression.
WMCA will follow a competitive pricing model, adjusting salaries to secure the most promising candidate. Applications outside the range may not be considered at subsequent stages.
Compensation Package
WMCA offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme (tax and NI exempt contributions)
- 28 paid annual days + Statutory days
- Personalised EV car benefit scheme
- Healthcare plans
- Discounted gym membership, will writing, mortgage advice
- Option to purchase a bike (including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles) at a subsidised cost
- 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Interest-free SmartTech tech financing for the latest devices
- Discounted shopping with over 2,000 participating high-street retailers (including a Costco membership)
- Boundless membership (unlimited UK attractions access & discounts)
- Free eye test + financial support for glasses
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Why join WMCA?
The WMCA is committed to making an impactful difference in all areas of the West Midlands.
Our focus includes:
- Driving economic growth, creating jobs
- Providing affordable homes
- Improving transport and journeys
- Bringing a new focus on local needs
By joining WMCA, you are contributing to meaningful change in our communities, and ensuring these priorities are driven forward with equity, integrity, and intention.
Our Values & Behaviours
We believe in inclusion, trust, accountability, and collaboration.
✔Collaborative:
- We work collectively, fostering trust, cross-team partnerships, and shared purpose.
- Aiming to amplify the impact of each interaction and our decisions.
✔Driven:
- Focused on real-life impacts, achieving results with clarity, care, and determination.
✔Inclusive:
- We ensure every voice matters, encouraging belonging, fairness, and psychological safety.
✔Innovative:
- Stay ahead of trends while embracing creativity and continuous improvement.
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
We are dedicated to actively fostering inclusion and belonging within our community.
Notable achievements include:
- Looking Forward Accreditation (Equalities Impact Assessment accreditation)
- Race Equality Charter Mark (Quality)
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status)
- Inclusive Top 50 Employer & Top 50 Employer for Women
- Disability Confident Leader Status
WMCA is a Ban the Box employer, promoting fairness by removing potential barriers for candidates with prior convictions.
✔ Part-time and flexible arrangements are welcomed—concerningly, we recognise barriers and wholeheartedly encourage suitable applicants to explore options.
Right to Work in the UK
In compliance with UK Home Office Requirements, all eligible applicants must provide proof of Right to Work status before any formal employment offer is confirmed.
Non-UK nationals (excluding Irish citizens) will need to hold an appropriate UK visa from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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