Armed Forces Covenant & EDI Manager

This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Armed Forces Covenant & Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key role in ensuring that ABUHB recognises the unique contributions that members of the Armed Forces and their families play in the health of our population. As a minimum the role will ensure that ABUHB is compliant with the legal requirements of the Armed Forces Covenant whilst also exploring new ways to improve organisational awareness of and partnership working with The Armed Forces.

You will champion and drive our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do., The post holder will assist with embedding the requirements and principles of the Armed Forces Covenant into the service delivery, employment practices and partnership working of ABUHB. The post holder will also play a significant role in engaging and promoting the views of Reservists, Veterans and family members who work for and receive services from ABUHB and act as a first pint of contact with other strategic partners including Armed Forces bodies, statutory partners and relevant community and their sector organisations.

The post holder will support the achievement of the organisation's Strategic Equality Plan and priorities by providing professional advice, guidance to colleagues and other Senior Managers to ensure equality for staff, patients and service users and that ABUHB establishes and maintains a reputation as a fair and inclusive employer.

The post holder will assist with the development of strategies and policies to support equality governance of the organisation in particular, equality management, compliance with legislation and other mandatory requirements, having particular regard to the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998 so that the organisation meets the highest standards of practice.

We are looking for an individual with lived experience of the Armed Forces either through direct services or as a close family member of serving personnel. As well as an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion issues, legislation, and best practices.

You will possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others. And be a passionate advocate for equality and diversity, with a commitment to creating a more inclusive environment., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.