Culture and Inclusion Lead

Job Details

Title: Culture and Inclusion Lead

Company: Devon & Cornwall Police

Location: Exeter, Devon (Hybrid working)

Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)

Salary: Grade 11 – Starts at £64,650 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annum (based on 37 hours per week). Part‑time appointments will be prorated. Exceptions may apply for existing staff.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible and part‑time options available).

Expiration: 05/01/2026

We are seeking a strategic and values‑driven Culture & Inclusion Lead to provide leadership and direction across all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture. This senior role will shape and deliver the Force’s Culture and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that fairness, respect, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Working within the Deputy Chief Constable’s portfolio, you will provide professional advice and oversight to support a positive workplace culture and inclusive service delivery.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing our equality objectives, annual equality report, and the wider framework required to meet the Equality Duty. You will also guide the integration of equality and inclusion across policies, projects, and business planning. The role includes leading engagement with protected and seldom‑heard groups, strengthening our consultation and communication with communities, and ensuring that diverse perspectives inform decision‑making.

Acting as Head of Profession for equality and inclusion, you will advise senior leaders, influence strategic direction, and represent the organisation at national and regional forums.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on organisational culture and inclusion within policing. You will be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team committed to continuous learning and improvement. Starting salary will be negotiable and dependent on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and demonstrated high calibre of talent and potential to significantly improve service delivery. Relocation allowance will be considered.

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership at police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one‑off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free on‑site parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

Hiring Line Manager: Leanne Moorhouse – Police Sergeant, Executive Staff Officer to the Deputy Chief Constable

Email Address: Leanne.moorhouse@de

Telephone Number:

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

This role expires 05/01/2026.