Job title: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Belfast, UK
Job published: 22-06-2026
Job ID: 118561
Contact name: Stephanie Mulholland
Phone number: +447458160110
Contact email: stephanie@huntersavage.com

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.