Associate Director of Belonging & Inclusive Practice

Associate Director of Belonging & Inclusive Practice

Education for Industry Group – Full‑time, permanent contract

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Location:

FRA Academy:
Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
and LCBT Academy: 3‑5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
.

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry‑led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to lead belonging, inclusion and accessible practice across EFI Group. The role will drive the development and delivery of our Belonging & Inclusive Practice Strategy, ensuring inclusive culture, equitable participation and accessible learning are embedded across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeship provision.

• Lead the development and delivery of the Belonging & Inclusive Practice Strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership for SEND, inclusion, belonging, accessible learning, workforce inclusion, quality enhancement and industry partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to improve outcomes for learners and staff.

• A SENCO qualification or extensive equivalent specialist expertise.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

• Significant leadership experience within post‑16 education, with experience of leading organisational change and strategic development.
• Experience across FE, HE or Apprenticeships, quality enhancement, workforce EDI, or employer engagement is desirable.

• Strong strategic understanding of SEND, inclusion and accessible practice, with a sound understanding of Ofsted, OfS and SEND policy frameworks.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong understanding of learner participation, belonging and support for vulnerable learners.

• A commitment to creating an inclusive culture where belonging, accessibility and equitable participation are embedded across the organisation.

• Funded professional qualifications, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, Linked In Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market‑leading family‑friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance of £50 and funded counselling/CBT through the Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: 5% employer contribution.

From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.