EDI Lead Job London area,Greater London England UK,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Job Purpose:

Chelsea is committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The EDI Lead will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of both the club & foundation's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, impact, and reporting. They will provide EDI expertise and support across the club and foundation and ensure the culture continues to progress forward in a positive way.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Being the spokesperson and expert
Ensuring that Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Foundation continuously meets its statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Taking responsibility for the development and implementation of the club & foundation's EDI strategy, policies, and processes, working closely with the club's People Director & People Partners.
The ongoing implementation of the Premier League EDI Standard (PLEDIS) / reporting against Rule N and continually striving for further improvements.
Working with club managers to set EDI objectives and supporting each department to achieve these via a range of programmes and practices.
Leading/coordinating meetings with the Equality Working Group (Internal) and Equality Advisory Group (Fan-led) and various individual work streams in conjunction with both the HR Director and Fan Engagement Manager.
Identifying a programme of events within the club & foundation calendar that will demonstrate the club’s commitment to improving equality, diversity, and inclusion and coordinating the implementation of these events, including Mental Health & Wellbeing in conjunction with the Engagement & Wellbeing Lead.
Identifying, creating, developing, and strengthening strategic partnerships with other clubs, Club Community Organisations (CCO's), equality organisations, and external stakeholders, sharing knowledge, information, experience, and best practice.
Maintaining a professional, business-like approach when representing Chelsea and the Foundation with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring the reputation of the club is maintained and enhanced at all times.
Providing specialist advice in order to ensure that recruitment and career development opportunities are offered and managed fairly, in conjunction with the Recruitment Specialists within the Club and Foundation.
Preparing and delivering training, presentations, and workshops to staff on equality, diversity, and inclusion and/or engaging with suitable training providers to deliver on the club & foundation's behalf, working with L&D.
Providing advice, guidance, and support to the BMC on equality, diversity, and inclusion issues and data including updating them in meetings.
Supporting the Facilities, Safety & Security Director in the delivery of accessibility improvements, in accordance with Accessible Stadia guides and findings of access audits.
Developing existing and new relationships with key stakeholder groups within football and in the local area, including key representatives from local councils and community groups in conjunction with the Foundation.
Helping staff to develop confidence and competence by modelling good practice and contributing regularly to the newsletter, intranet, external comms, and good news stories.
To maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant for the position through regular training and professional development.
A high level of knowledge of the contemporary EDI landscape including areas of under representation in football, relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
Equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination interventions in sport and wider industries/sectors.
Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or adults at risk and uphold generally accepted practice when working with those participants.
A balanced understanding of inclusion across all protected characteristics; and a passion for EDI and making a difference.
Equality training and learning methods.
In-depth knowledge of UK Equality legislative framework.
An understanding of community engagement linked to sport and education.
Understanding of safeguarding.
The football environment, football pyramid, and key stakeholders.
EDI football equality initiatives and codes such as the PLEDIS, Football Leadership Diversity Code.
Existing awareness and/or experience of working with the community.
Charitable and/or PLCF reporting responsibilities (E.g. CCOP).
Significant experience of working in a related environment.
A proven track record of delivering successful EDI work and delivering real…