Inclusion Lead x 2

The role as our Diversity and Inclusion Lead is a fantastic opportunity to promote deep and wide change within a major national charity. At The National Trust, we have strategic ambition to be inclusive and welcoming to all, alongside outstanding leadership and a robust plan for our next phase of action.

We are recruiting two positions to play key roles in bringing our commitment to life, with and through our 50,000 volunteers and 9,000 employees.

You can find out more about our commitment to inclusion to diversity and our inclusion networks here:


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Internally the role is know as Inclusion Lead and the two positions are offered on a fixed term contract or internal secondment basis. One role is for 11 months, one is for 2 years.
What it's like to work here:You’ll be based within the Inclusion and Belonging Team, a central team within our people department that leads the National Trust’s work on inclusion, diversity, wellbeing, children and young people and safeguarding. You’ll report to the Head of Inclusion and Belonging.

Your contractual location will be our Head Office in Swindon, with the role requiring travel to our head office to meet with colleagues and to carry out work. However, there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. Many of us in the team work flexibly and we’d be very happy to discuss flexible working with you.
What you'll be doing:As one of the two Inclusion Leads you will be focussing on supporting our staff networks and Inclusion Council and delivering organisational-wide inclusion calendar activities. You’ll be developing methods of furthering knowledge, skills and confidence to embed inclusion in all that we do through creating learning tools, resources and development opportunities.

You’ll manage the Trust’s relationships with external organisations, such as Stonewall and Purple Space, and identify opportunities for external partnerships. You’ll be responding to internal and external queries about inclusion, leading and supporting projects and providing advice and guidance to the whole organisation.
Who we're looking forYou can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible..

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Thorough and up to date knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion, including legislative frameworks, with the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application
• Experience of developing inclusive practice and translating this into accessible guidance, training and policy
• Communication skills with the ability to listen to staff and volunteers, creatively interpreting information to meet a wide range of needs
• Experience in developing and delivering creative solutions, from concept to launch, to build inclusive cultures and capabilities across a range of internal stakeholders
• Expertise in providing equity, diversity and inclusion advice, guidance, recommendations and support
• Experience of working with staff networks and critical friends, ensuring that specialist knowledge and lived experience is incorporated into organisational inclusion approaches
• Demonstrable experience in using people insights and data to drive inclusive practice

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw)