Police Officer

Staff - Culture Change and Inclusion Manager

Police Staff
Fixed Term Contract, Secondment
Full Time
Human Resources
Wellingborough, Darby House - NN8 6GS
Staff - PMG1

£49,194

37
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30/06/2026, 23:55

* The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications
You will work with people who are passionate and commited to making change that impacts our communities, service users and staff.
Manage and deliver impactful cultural change across Northamptonshire Police and NFRS, driving inclusive practices and measurable improvements in workforce culture.

JOB TITLE                                     Cultural Change and Inclusion Manager

 

GRADE:                                         PMG1

 

SUPERVISION AND CONTROL:       Strategic Lead for Cultural Change

 

PLACE OF WORK:                           Darby Close/hybrid

 

HOURS OF WORK:                         37 hrs

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

 

To manage and deliver successful implementation of cultural change activity within NFRS and Northamptonshire Police.  To develop and support the organisation in implementing cultural change initiatives that support the internal organisation and communities.

Oversee the successful development and delivery of DEI work across Northamptonshire Police and NFRS. The role is responsible for the development, implementation of EDI strategy and action plans, including oversight of the equality agenda, neurodiversity and race action plans.

The post holder will ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations, embeds inclusive practice, and drives measurable improvements in workforce culture.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  To work across Northants Police and NFRS and with stakeholders at all levels to advise and work on cultural change projects to improve the culture of the organisation.

2.  Develop and deliver evidenced and insight-based business cases as instructed by the Senior Lead for Cultural Change to strategic audiences and boards.

3.  To work with the wider cultural change team to support the gathering of insight/research and to utilise the findings to develop cultural change initiatives creating both short-term and long-term change.

4.  Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the DEI strategy and Plans. Monitor, evaluate and report on DEI performance, and culture change impact to senior governance boards.

5.  Oversee the Senior Equality Officer and other relevant staff championing diversity, equality and inclusion including neurodiversity and Police Race Action Plans.

6.  To lead and support key projects and programmes of activity supporting the people and culture agenda ensuring project deliverables are achieved.  Capturing best practice and evaluating the impact of the activity undertaken and informing recommendations back into the organisation. 

7.  Developing strategic relationships and influencing senior leaders and decision makers to gain their buy in with positive cultural change. Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leads on EDI, PRAP and culture and inclusion matters.

8.  Represent NFRS and Police at regional and other partnership meetings/events.

9.  Develop conferences/workshops, large scale events that support positive cultural change and the delivery of EDI/culture and inclusion workstreams.

10.  Undertake such other duties commensurate with the post as may be required for the effective performance of the job.

 

NOTE:

The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work.  In the interests of effective working and major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances.  Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.  The post holder will be also required to carry out such other duties as may be determined from time to time to be within the general scope of the post.

 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

The appointment will be full time, unless otherwise contracted, and subject to the conditions of service of the Police Staff Council.

The annual leave entitlement is 25 days with a further 5 days after 3 years continuous service.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Culture Change and Inclusion Manager

 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

  1. Degree level or above in a relevant Leadership and Management, Project Management, Change Management, and/or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) qualification, or equivalent experience.
  2. Ability to manage Diversity Equality and Inclusion Strategy and deliver within complex organisations and/or demonstrable experience of managing DEI across an organisation. 
  3. Have current and applied knowledge of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) principles, practices and frameworks, with the confidence and credibility to provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leaders in complex and sensitive situations.
  4. Demonstrate a broad knowledge & experience of people change, ensuring the correct application, knowledge and experience of implementing people change strategies into a complex environment.
  5. Ability to understand organisation’s objectives, visions, priorities and requirements quickly and translate these into plans.
  6. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  7. Positive about change, adapting to different ways of working and encourages flexibility in others with significant experience of providing advice and guidance in people change.
  8. Demonstrate significant experience of stakeholder management at all levels, providing status updates, reports and providing options and gaining agreement to actions needed to remediate risks and issues.
  9. Able to work on own initiative across multiple projects with a demonstrable track record in project management, project management office and people change.
  10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse and manage data and prepare and present high quality reports and business cases to senior stakeholders.
  11. Demonstrate a significant understanding of the Equalities Act and application of inclusion along with dealing with complex & diverse situations.
  12. High level of computer literacy inc. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, presentation and project management software
  13. Acts with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards. Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and being prepared to make difficult decisions or take control when required.
  14. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel throughout the Force for business purposes (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010)

Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner are committed to delivering exceptional public services, our enabling services are committed to providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so.  You will be playing your part in fighting crime and reducing fires with our roles within enabling services. Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers.  Although vacancies are open to all, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number.  Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.  You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved.  

This vacancy is closed to applications.