Colleague Engagement Lead

Overview

This is a part-time (3 days per week), hybrid role where you'll be based at our amazing offices in the centre Oldham with the option to work from home. The start date for this role will be in August 2026 and is an FTC for 12 months. In this role, you'll lead the development and delivery of our equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement strategies, ensuring every colleague feels valued, supported, and heard.

You'll help us foster a culture of belonging, strengthen our colleague voice, and embed inclusive practices across the organisation.

• Lead the development and implementation of FCHO's EDI strategy and action plan, aligning with organisational values and goals.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on EDI matters to leaders, managers, and colleagues.
• Monitor and analyse EDI and engagement data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and resources to raise awareness and build capability.
• Work closely with the People team to embed inclusion into all recruitment and colleague processes.
• Design and deliver engagement strategies that enhance colleague experience and organisational culture.
• Lead on colleague surveys, focus groups, and listening exercises, ensuring feedback is acted upon meaningfully.
• Collaborate with internal networks and external partners to share best practice and drive innovation.
• Partner with Communications to design engagement campaigns.
• Support and develop Wellbeing and EDI Champions to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote FCHO's "You said, we did" approach to show meaningful action from colleague feedback.
• Act as a visible, credible advocate for inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement across FCHO.

• A relevant qualification in EDI, HR, organisational development or a related field or transferrable skills from your own experiences.
• Proven experience leading EDI and/or engagement initiatives in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of equality legislation, inclusive practices, and cultural change.
• Experience of data analysis and turning insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience designing and delivering learning and development interventions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including with senior leaders.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external partners and employee networks.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• A collaborative, resilient, and proactive approach to driving change.
• A passion for colleague wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with in public, or not-for-profit sector is desirable.

First Choice Homes Oldham is a housing association providing safe, affordable and high-quality homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas. We own and manage over 11,500 properties and have the highest regulatory G1/V1 governance rating. Every day, we're proud to make a real difference in our communities. Our work is guided by our Corporate Plan, focused on quality homes, excellent services and strong communities.

We care deeply about our customers, colleagues and communities and are committed to improving lives across Oldham.

• A salary of £31,500 pro rata (£52,500) per annum.
• A 37-hour working week with hybrid working options.
• 30 days' annual leave - pro rata plus 8 bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution and salary exchange option.
• Death in service benefit.
• Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments.
• Private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour confidential support.
• Doctorline, giving you and your family 24/7 GP access.
• Access to our colleague benefits platform, including retail discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay.
• Long service awards.