Project and Policy Lead - OD & EDI

Project and Policy Lead – OD and EDI (Organisational Development & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)We are looking for a collaborative and compassionate Project and Policy Lead to join our Engagement & Organisational Development team. This new and interesting role has been created to blend project and change skills into the culture and inclusivity space. We’re looking for someone with an organisational development mindset who is interested in addressing the wider the cultural and systemic issues that cause inequity and lack of diversity in organisations. If you have experience of implementing cultural improvement initiatives in a complex environment and are equipped with practical project and communication skills, please consider applying.This role is pivotal in delivering The Christie’s Inclusive Culture Strategy. You’ll lead impactful projects, interpret national policy and equality frameworks, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the Trust to develop new ways of working. If you’re a strategic thinker with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and want to make a real difference in a leading cancer centre, we’d love to hear from you.You will lead and manage projects aligned to the Inclusive Culture Strategy, including staff diversity accreditations and NHS equality standards (WRES, WDES, EDS). You’ll also work on emerging OD projects, using your project management skills for innovation work.You’ll ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations within our Inclusive Culture Strategy. The role involves writing reports and tracking progress, developing toolkits, delivering training, and analysing workforce data to inform action. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, using your communication and project management skills to influence and embed inclusive practices. This role gives you the opportunity to work across strategic and operational levels and flex across the organisational development and inclusion portfolios.We’re looking for someone who is keen to make a difference and enthuse people about new projects to improve our culture. If you have good attention to detail and are organized, enjoy using your initiative to spot opportunities and find solutions, and can build effective relationships, then this might be the role for you.This is a hybrid role working from home and on our main site in Withington. The role is part-time and there is some flexibility in when these hours can be worked. We actively support colleagues with caring responsibilities and value diversity in our teams so are committed to accommodating people with a wide variety of backgrounds and requirements.You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking Engagement & OD team, committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. We value collaboration, compassion, and adaptability, and are proud of the positive impact our work has on staff experience and organisational culture.You’ll have access to professional development, flexible working, and the opportunity to shape initiatives that make a difference. At The Christie, we care deeply about our people and our environment, and we’re looking for someone who shares our values and ambition. Our Trust values are ‘Act with Kindness’, ’Connect with People’ and ‘Make a Difference’.More information on our Inclusive Culture Strategy can be found online.The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Coles Job title: Head of OD, Engagement & Inclusion Email address: rebecca.coles13@nhs.net Telephone number: 07764493953