Job Description
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Manager
- Belfast City Centre
- Excellent salary & generous benefits package
- Hybrid work pattern and great flexibility
We are recruiting for a leading organisation in Belfast City Centre, who are seeking a dedicated EDI Manager to develop, deliver, and embed a robust Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy across the organisation.
This is a full-time, permanent role (36 hours per week) offering a unique opportunity to lead EDI initiatives, influence organisational culture, and support senior leadership in achieving meaningful, measurable change.
Top Things to Know About this Job
- Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact EDI strategy across the organisation
- Influence senior stakeholders and embed a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Permanent role in a well-established, leading organisation with career development opportunities
The Role
- Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the organisation’s EDI strategy
- Manage EDI projects, initiatives, and employee networks, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Act as the EDI advisor across HR, Employee Relations, and Resourcing
- Develop policies, procedures, and training programmes to embed EDI principles
- Monitor compliance and statutory reporting, including Section 75, Article 55, and Equality Commission returns
- Benchmark against best practice and provide insight on legislative changes and EDI trends
- Support senior management and board reporting, ensuring engagement and buy-in for EDI initiatives
- Coordinate external partnerships to strengthen organisational EDI delivery
- Provide guidance on recruitment and selection processes to ensure inclusivity and fairness
- Manage EDI budgets and oversee initiatives to drive measurable impact
The Person
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR or EDI management role
- Experience leading EDI initiatives, projects, and employee networks
- Strong knowledge of employment equality legislation in Northern Ireland
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver cultural change
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- CIPD membership or relevant HR/EDI qualification desirable
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Passionate about diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture
The Reward
- Attractive salary & benefits
- Full-time, permanent role (36 hours/week)
- Flexible work policy – early finish Friday
- Excellent Pension
- Attractive annual leave
- Lead EDI across a high-profile, leading organisation
- Career development and professional growth opportunities
- Opportunity to influence organisational culture and inclusion initiatives
Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 12 noon
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?
For further information and to apply for this Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting HR and EDI professionals across Northern Ireland and Ireland.