Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is looking for an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to promote equity and inclusion within the workforce. The successful candidate will coordinate training, support various staff initiatives, and manage assessments to enhance the organization's culture. Ideal applicants will have relevant qualifications in equality and diversity, along with strong interpersonal skills. The role allows for flexible working arrangements across service locations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Equality Diversity and Inclusion landscape.
• Recent experience in a similar role with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate ED&I training for staff.
• Support the Culture Development Committee and staff network meetings.
• Manage the People Impact Assessment process.

Skills

Knowledge of Equality Diversity and Inclusion legislation

Ability to interpret guidelines and procedures

Passion for fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in ED&I or HR

Job description

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Job title: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Grade: D

Salary: £31,537 – £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143)

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and believes that work is what you do not where you do it. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend any Service location for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:Permanent

Contact: For further information about this post, please contact Christine Sharma, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (“ED&I”) Manager on 07771 барлық 594981 or email [e-mail].

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

Do you have a passion for supporting inclusive workplaces? Can you champion and promote equity, whilst staying abreast of the ever‑changing landscapes in diversity and inclusion? Do you have an innovative approach that could be used to design ways for DWFRS to serve our communities and as part of our culture improvement journey? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then being part of our compact, but energetic and influencing ED&I team could be the role for you.

As the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor you will:

• Be encouraged to network and innovate to promote and increase inclusion for all.
• Work with the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Support Officer to coordinate and deliver ED&I training to all new and existing staff.
• Provide a wide range of support to the ED&I Support Officer and ED&I Manager to include arranging Culture Development Committee Meetings and supporting staff network meetings, production of minutes and ensuring meeting actions are completed.
• Collate ED&I survey information from new starters, reviewing and analysing reports to collate information for consideration and action by the ED&I Support Officer and ED&I Manager.
• Provide day to day management of the People Impact Assessment (PIA) process, providing advice to managers ensuring that PIAs are completed at the correct level and are regularly updated.

What makes you our ideal Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor?

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in ED&I or HR.
• Knowledge and understanding of Equality Diversity and Inclusion legislation.
• Previous recent, relevant experience in similar role carrying out a range of administration tasks.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and procedures to problem solve and provide advice.
• Being a passionate ambassador for fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion and brimming with ideas to promote these.