Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

  • Sobell House Hospice Charity
  • Mar 16, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Salary: £37,264 (£46,580 FTE)

Hours: 30 hours (4 days) per week

Location: Oxford

Job description

Join our team as an EDI Officer!

The EDI Officer role focuses on enhancing equity in health access and outcomes for all social groups within the local community, particularly in OUH palliative care services. The post holder will collaborate closely with palliative medicine colleagues to develop and lead projects aimed at improving EDI aspects across all Palliative Care departments.

This will be achieved by implementing the five-year EDI strategy plan, which supports hospice teams in integrating EDI considerations in all areas of care. Additionally, the role involves contributing to Trust-wide Health Inequalities initiatives through collaboration with the Trust s EDI colleagues and Patient Experience Team and various internal and external stakeholders to meet EDI and health inequalities objectives.

What you'll do

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Oversee the implementation of the EDI Strategy for the Palliative Medicine Department to ensure services meet the needs of the diverse population in the catchment area.

Service Planning and Development, Project Management: Take responsibility for the development and implementation of projects and service improvements with an EDI focus as agreed with line manager or Clinical Lead.

Data Collection and Analysis: Review and analyse data on groups with protected characteristics and/or who may experience palliative care health inequalities within our catchment.

Engagement: Identify and work to engage individuals and carers who are experiencing/are at risk of experiencing health inequalities in end of life and palliative care.

Why you'll love working with us

  • Growth and Development: If you have the knowledge of design trends, skills for designing digital and printed materials and are eager to expand your skills, this role offers a fantastic development opportunity.
  • Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to raising funds for Sobell House Hospice, helping us make a significant impact in the community.

Our core values

  • Continuous Improvement: We have a growth mentality . We embrace feedback and positive change and are continually looking for improved ways of working.
  • Integrity: We are honest, transparent and accountable for our actions and outcomes.
  • Collaboration: We believe together is better. Working with colleagues, partners and our community to achieve more.
  • Impact: We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of others through our work.
  • Compassion: We treat ourselves and others with kindness, respect, empathy and care

What we offer

  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: 36 days including 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata).
  • Pension: 7% employer contribution to help you secure your future.
  • Sick Pay: Up to 6 weeks in any rolling 12 months after completing probation.
  • Additional Benefits: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Death in Service benefit, the Cycle to Work scheme and more
  • Training and Development: We are keen to support individuals developing into roles and progressing through the organisation

If you re ready to bring your passion, skills, and enthusiasm to our team, we d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something truly special at Sobell House Hospice.