New Job Opening: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager in Belfast, UK

Job Description

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Manager

• Belfast City Centre


• Excellent salary & generous benefits package


• Hybrid work pattern and great flexibility

We are recruiting for a leading organisation in Belfast City Centre, who are seeking a dedicated EDI Manager to develop, deliver, and embed a robust Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy across the organisation.

This is a full-time, permanent role (36 hours per week) offering a unique opportunity to lead EDI initiatives, influence organisational culture, and support senior leadership in achieving meaningful, measurable change.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact EDI strategy across the organisation


• Influence senior stakeholders and embed a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion


• Permanent role in a well-established, leading organisation with career development opportunities

The Role

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the organisation’s EDI strategy


• Manage EDI projects, initiatives, and employee networks, ensuring alignment with business objectives


• Act as the EDI advisor across HR, Employee Relations, and Resourcing


• Develop policies, procedures, and training programmes to embed EDI principles


• Monitor compliance and statutory reporting, including Section 75, Article 55, and Equality Commission returns


• Benchmark against best practice and provide insight on legislative changes and EDI trends


• Support senior management and board reporting, ensuring engagement and buy-in for EDI initiatives


• Coordinate external partnerships to strengthen organisational EDI delivery


• Provide guidance on recruitment and selection processes to ensure inclusivity and fairness


• Manage EDI budgets and oversee initiatives to drive measurable impact

The Person

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR or EDI management role


• Experience leading EDI initiatives, projects, and employee networks


• Strong knowledge of employment equality legislation in Northern Ireland


• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver cultural change


• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills


• CIPD membership or relevant HR/EDI qualification desirable


• Strong organisational and project management skills


• Passionate about diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture

The Reward

• Attractive salary & benefits


• Full-time, permanent role (36 hours/week)


• Flexible work policy – early finish Friday


• Excellent Pension


• Attractive annual leave


• Lead EDI across a high-profile, leading organisation


• Career development and professional growth opportunities


• Opportunity to influence organisational culture and inclusion initiatives

Closing date: Tuesday 7^th July 2026 at 12 noon

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

For further information and to apply for this Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting HR and EDI professionals across Northern Ireland and Ireland.