Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Programme Lead

Job title: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Programme Lead

Job reference number: HH120

Contract: 2 year fixed-term contract, full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Kings Hill-based (Kent) or London-based with hybrid working (An expectation of minimum 1 day per week in the office, may be higher during probation period)

Salary: c £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependant on skills and experience

Are you passionate about driving real change in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging? Do you want to lead impactful programmes that shape a more inclusive workplace for all?

We're looking for a talented DEIB Programme Lead to join our People Team at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

What you'll do

At CAF, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Programme Lead you too will play an integral part in what we do.

As our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Programme Lead you will:

• Lead and manage DEIB projects from inception to delivery, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met
• Advise on and implement DEIB strategy, embedding inclusive practices across all levels of the organisation
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups and employee networks to support DEIB initiatives
• Develop tools and frameworks to measure progress against DEIB objectives and produce regular reports for senior leadership
• Facilitate inclusive conversations, workshops and listening sessions to foster engagement and gather insights
• Review and update policies through a DEIB lens, ensuring best practice and legal compliance

Who you'll be

This role is for you if you have experience of working in DEIB, and HR, organisational development or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to make a difference to society.

We are looking for:

• Proven experience leading DEIB initiatives in a complex organisation
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence facilitating and influencing at all levels
• Knowledge of UK equality legislation and inclusive HR practices
• Empathy, resilience, and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to continuous professional development in DEIB

What's in it for you

At CAF you will receive:

• Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
• A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options

For all our employer benefits and to gain an insight into our culture and values, please visit cafonline.org/careers.

Who we are

At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities.

We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products to donors and charities, and provide tailored charity banking through our award-winning bank CAF Bank.

Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all.

Diversity and inclusion

We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.

We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 1 st December 2025

Please complete the form below, attach your CV and Cover letter, then click 'Submit Application' if applying via our website or send your CV to quoting reference number HH120.

We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at or to request assistance or reasonable adjustments.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.

To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.