Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you passionate about creating meaningful change and helping to build a truly inclusive healthcare organisation? Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and innovative leader to join us as our new Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (Staff and Patients). This is a rare opportunity to shape and drive our ambitious inclusion agenda at a pivotal point in the Trust's improvement journey. Working alongside Executive Directors, senior clinical leaders, staff networks, patients and system partners, you will lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide approach to equality, diversity and inclusion that improves both workforce experience and patient outcomes. You will play a key role in influencing organisational culture, reducing health inequalities, improving inclusion and supporting a safe, respectful environment for our staff and patients. As our senior EDI lead, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making at Board level, drive measurable improvements across the organisation and leave a lasting legacy for our staff, patients and local communities. If you are an inspiring leader who can turn ambition into action, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a progressive and forward-thinking NHS organisation. Please note that we are not seeking applications from candidates who have previously applied for this role. Main duties of the job Join us and help shape a culture where everyone feels they belong, can thrive, and receives the very best care and experience. For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. About us Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'. We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital. Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us. We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment. Details Date posted 21 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum plus high cost