Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and rescue authority in the UK is seeking an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to promote inclusion and coordinate training within their services. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in ED&I or HR, alongside relevant administrative experience. This role also involves managing processes to ensure compliance with legislation and supporting the ED&I team in various initiatives. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a chance to impact community safety significantly.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Passionate work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion legislation.
• Recent experience in a similar administrative role.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and provide advice.

Responsibilities

• Network to promote and increase inclusion.
• Coordinate and deliver ED&I training.
• Support the ED&I team with meetings and documentation.
• Manage the People Impact Assessment process.

Skills

Networking and innovation to promote inclusion

Collating survey information and analysis

Problem-solving and advisory skills

Passionate ambassador for diversity

Education

Level 3 qualification in ED&I or HR

Job description

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

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.

Contact: For further information about this post, please contact Christine Sharma, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (“ED&I”) Manager on 07771 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.

For full details of the role and requirements, please have a look at the job description and person specification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t wide range ofemployee benefits