Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) jobs in the UK

If you’re a human resources professional who’s passionate about creating an inclusive work culture for all employees, then we have the diversity, equity and inclusion jobs for you.

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Our recruitment experience in diversity, equity and inclusion jobs

Our 20 years of experience in placing human resources professionals in impactful roles, including DE&I jobs, means we are best placed to match you with your next career-defining DE&I role.  

As an organisation that has achieved the prestigious National Equality Standard (NES), we understand the importance of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We’re committed to equipping you with the expert industry knowledge and specialist insights needed to progress your DE&I career. 

We hire across a large range of jobs within DE&I, from heads of diversity, and inclusion officers to DE&I advisors and coordinators. 

Being so much more than just a recruiter, but your lifelong career partner, we’re here to support you at every stage of your DE&I career journey, sharing exclusive market insights and upskilling opportunities that support your professional ambitions. 

Browse our latest DE&I jobs, or consider other career paths in HR. 

 

Our network of DE&I employers

We’re working with over 1,500 leading private, public and not for profit sector organisations across the UK, providing our candidates the best DE&I roles. 

Some of our featured employers include: 

Private sector: CBRE, Jet 2, Infosys, INEOS, Kettle Foods, Mckesson, Allianz, Principality Building Society, Howden, Sunseeker. 

Public sector: Guide Dogs, East of England Ambulance Service, Bristol University, Forestry Commission and Birmingham City Council. 

 

We place approximately 1,800 candidates into rewarding HR jobs every year

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DE&I jobs FAQs

A head of diversity and inclusion will be required to liaise with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation and from a variety of different backgrounds. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential.

Collaboration skills are also a must, as a head of diversity and inclusion will need to be able to establish working practices, policies and behaviours which respect and respond to the positive opportunities and challenges that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplaces brings. 

When hiring for DE&I roles, employers will often look for an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. This could include human resources, business management, psychology, sociology or law. Relevant practical experience is also looked upon favourably by employers gained in environments where DE&I commitments have been progressed.

Organisations can organise relevant training and qualifications for you when you are in the role, such as short courses offered by Equality & Diversity UK or modules within CIPD qualifications. 

A DE&I professional’s role is to develop, monitor and review workplace policies, practices and behaviours that promote inclusion and fair treatment of all employees, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Typically, the role will include providing organisations appropriate advice on DE&I issues and producing recommendations to further promote inclusion in the workplace.