Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner

At Cambridgeshire County Council we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), as set out in our EDI Strategy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment and proud that this attracts and retains diverse people who feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We have an excellent fixed term opportunity for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner based in the People and Culture Service. We are recruiting for an maternity cover to deliver our EDI strategy and action plan, ensuring it is embedded across the Council with support and accountability through Senior Managers and Council Members.

The role is hybrid in nature, with an expected mix of weekly office attendance and remote working.

The role is currently funded for 30 hours per week, however we support flexible working requests from day one, so we’re happy to discuss how different working patterns or hours could be supported.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Faye McCarthy, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage.

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing
  , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family.
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
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• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities
  , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
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• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
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• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in‑store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

As the EDI Business Partner, you will lead a small team and act as a critical friend, coordinating internal activity and leveraging partnerships so that we challenge people across the organisation to embed EDI in all aspects of the Council’s operations. You will ensure inclusion by design across all activities, making EDI relevant and meaningful to everyone in our organisation.

The role requires strong strategic planning and programme management capability as you will have responsibility for analysing workforce and community data, identifying risks and opportunities, and reporting progress to key committees and groups. You will collaborate widely across corporate teams—such as People Services, Workforce Policy and Wellbeing, Communities, Learning and Development and Communications.

The EDI Business Partner is a dynamic and influential EDI specialist with extensive experience leading organisation‑wide cultural change, embedding inclusive practice and driving strategic EDI programmes.

Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shape policy and governance, and translate complex EDI legislation and data insights into meaningful organisational action.

Demonstrated success in leading EDI strategies, chairing working groups, strengthening employee networks, and building partnerships that enhance workforce diversity and community cohesion.

Brings strong programme management capability, excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, and a commitment to evidence‑based decision‑making, inclusive leadership development, and continuous improvement.

Passionate about ensuring EDI is integrated by design across services, processes and organisational culture.

They lead by example, demonstrating a thorough understanding of intersectionality, community cohesion and equality legislation, and championing…