We're Hiring
Diversity Forum Delivery Lead

 
 

Shape the future of equitable social investment.

The Diversity Forum is seeking a Delivery Lead — an individual, team, or organisation to coordinate the operational and strategic functions of the Forum over a four-year engagement. This is a rare opportunity to drive system-wide change in how the UK social investment sector embeds equity, diversity and inclusion.

Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 19 May 2026

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About the Role

The Diversity Forum Delivery Lead is responsible for providing strategic leadership and hands-on delivery across the Forum's key workstreams — from stakeholder engagement and communications to research, events, and accountability frameworks.

There is no single prescribed delivery model. We welcome proposals from individuals, consultancies, agencies, consortia, and teams. What matters most is your commitment to equity, your experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments, and your capacity to deliver.

The engagement is for four years, at an estimated annual budget of £70,000–£75,000. The Delivery Lead will not be employed by the Diversity Forum or its fiscal host, Social Investment Business, but will enter a service agreement as a self-employed consultant or registered organisation.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a Delivery Lead who can demonstrate:

  • Expertise in EDI strategy, facilitation and sector engagement

  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives or partnerships

  • Capacity to deliver high-quality outputs within budget and timelines

  • Commitment to transparency, collaboration and accountability

    We also consider knowledge of the social investment sector to be desirable.

The Four-Year Plan

The Delivery Lead will implement the Diversity Forum's four-year strategy, moving through four phases:

Year 1 — Building Infrastructure & Strengthening Foundations Governance renewal, re-engaging signatories, launching the first sector-wide EDI audit, and relaunching the EDI Toolkit.

Year 2 — Deepening Data, Accountability and Leadership Representation Publishing the first State of EDI Benchmarking Report, hosting a CEO Convening, and strengthening collaboration with infrastructure bodies.

Year 3 — Consolidating System Change and Sector Sustainability Launching an interactive dashboard, developing an EDI maturity framework, expanding the Ambassador Network, and hosting a national Inclusion Forum.

Year 4 — Transition, Sustainability and Legacy Delivering a final evaluation, consolidating tools and resources, and preparing the Forum for its next strategic cycle.

How to Apply

Download the full RFP for complete details on the scope of work, budget, and submission requirements.

Please submit your proposal — including a proposal document — via the online submission form by 5pm on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity, contact us at info@diversityforum.org.uk

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible process. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your submission or interview, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Key Dates

  • RFP published - April 2026

  • Submission deadline - 5pm, Tuesday 19 May 2026

  • Shortlisting - Within 10 business days of deadline

  • Interviews - Early June 2026

  • Appointment confirmed - Tuesday 30 June 2026