Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

• Flexible working available, using a hybrid model - working from home and your contracted work base.
• 30 days annual leave
• Permanent for 37 hours per week
• We’re committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive workplace. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We’re looking for two passionate and proactive individuals to join our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) team at Somerset Council.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that.

You will report to the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead and contribute to the development and delivery of EDI strategies, policies, and initiatives. You’ll work with council departments, elected members, community groups, and partner agencies to ensure our services and workplace are inclusive and equitable.

As an EDI Advisor, you’ll play a key role in embedding inclusive practices across the organisation and supporting our commitment to fairness, respect, and opportunity for all for those that use our services, work for us and the wider community of Somerset.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. 

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EDI strategies and policies.
• Provide expert advice and support on EDI matters.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes.
• Monitor and report on EDI initiatives and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote an inclusive culture.
• Represent the Council at external EDI events and forums.
• Support services to embed equality into all aspects of their work.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in EDI, ideally with a focus on either employment equality or data analysis.
• Strong understanding of EDI legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver impactful outcomes.
• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

The salary range for this role is £32,597 to £36,363 per annum

Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale.

For further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Rutland, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead on 01823 359221.

Interviews will be scheduled for 19th, 20th and 22nd August 2025.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.