EDI&B Staff Networks SME

EDI&B Staff Networks SME

Permanent

• Grade 5 - £42,839 - £51,356
• Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
• Working  36.5 hours per week

About Us

We are at the heart of Birmingham City Council’s most essential asset – it’s People. 

Playing a vital role in shaping the future of the city and ensuring that key services reach those who need them most. With a focus on aligning workforce needs with organisational goals, our team supports, engages, and motivates the workforce to deliver exceptional services to Birmingham's citizens.

Whether it’s managing accurate payroll, ensuring safe recruitment, fostering positive employee relations, or driving inclusive policies, every decision we make has a direct impact on both employees and the community. 

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, guided by our core principles of being helpful, open-minded, and delivering positive outcomes. 

By working collaboratively across service areas, we provide expert guidance and support to colleagues, empowering them to focus on delivering vital front-line services. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role gives you the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, diverse, and vibrant city, creating lasting impact for both our employees and citizens.

About You

As an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisor, you'll use your expertise in EDI and data analysis to design impactful interventions that address systemic inequalities and support meaningful change across the organisation.

In this strategic role, you’ll conduct deep analysis of sensitive EDI data and translate insights into actionable guidance for leadership. You’ll influence stakeholders, support policy compliance with the Equality Act 2010, and promote an intersectional approach that reflects the experiences of our diverse workforce. You'll also support the delivery of inclusive training, champion our staff networks, and ensure our work goes beyond compliance to foster empathy, equity, and belonging.

We’re looking for someone with experience in EDI, strong analytical and facilitation skills, and a commitment to driving cultural change. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, helping us maintain and build on our Disability Confident Leader status and celebrate inclusion in all its forms across the Council.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk 

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. 

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).