Inclusion and Diversity Manager

House of Lords -
London

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Permanent | Full-time
£46,500 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Project management
Presentation skills
Stakeholder coordination
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Project management experience
Stakeholder management

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Reference number

478308

Salary

£46,500

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Other

HL7

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Human Resources

Working pattern

Full-time

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Location

London, Westminster

About the job

Job summary

Inclusion and Diversity Manager

House of Lords Inclusion and Diversity Team, Human Resources

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As an Inclusion and Diversity Manager in the House of Lords, youll play an important role in supporting the UKs parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members and colleagues carry out their responsibilities effectively contributing to something bigger than any one role.

Youll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Youll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

Job description

What youll be doing

In this role, youll:

Contribute to a dynamic, high-performing Inclusion and Diversity team that supports the Administrations value of inclusivity and executes initiatives that deliver on organisational inclusion priorities.
Support a range of internal networks and programmes to champion diverse voices in the House of Lords and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Advise and guide colleagues to access the support they need to thrive in the workplace.
Work with other functions in HR to draft guidance and policies that support an inclusive working environment and encourages inclusive leadership.

Person specification

What were looking for

Were looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.

Youll have:

An interest in the House of Lords Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the role of the House of Lords in parliamentary democracy.
Experience with inclusion and diversity Specialist knowledge and experience working in an inclusion and diversity function, including experience delivering measurable improvements through inclusion and diversity initiatives.
Proficiency in strategic working Experience contributing to and executing initiatives related to strategic objectives. The ability to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and adapt them to meet strategic aims.
Competency in project management Demonstrable ability to independently manage projects and programmes, including their design, delivery, and review to quality, time and budget, alongside business as usual and reactive work.

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn) the:

Stakeholder management skills Proven ability to build effective working relationships with a wider range of stakeholders, including team members, senior leaders, and colleagues from different backgrounds.
Ability to problem solve High level of initiative and adaptability, including the ability to pick up work on short notice, offering resolutions and advice on inclusion and diversity-related issues.
Ability to act with professionalism, tact and discretion Demonstrable competence in managing sensitive issues tactfully and in alignment with the House of Lords Impartiality Guidance, representing the team with professionalism.

For full details, please see the job description.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,500, House of Lords contributes £13,471 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

What youll get in return

Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution.

Youll benefit from:

30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year)
Generous Civil Service pension scheme
A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions
The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance

The work we do is vital to the House of Lords the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a critical role in making laws, scrutinising government, and providing independent expertise on national issues.

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Ready to apply?

If youre looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive, wed love to hear from you.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on 8 September 2026. We recommend that your application answers do not exceed 300 words.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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