JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Lead
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources & Payroll
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director
LOCATION: Molineux Stadium with travel to other Wolves campuses (Office-based)
HOURS: 37.5 per week, including home matches and the flexibility to work outside of
normal office hours: at evenings, events and meetings as required
SALARY RANGE: £40,000 to £45,000 (gross) per annum
DATE: February 2025

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

➢ Being the spokesperson and expert on EDI on behalf of Wolves & Wolves Foundation
➢ Ensuring that Wolves & Wolves Foundation continuously meets its statutory duties under the
Equality Act 2010
➢ Taking responsibility for the development and implementation of the club & foundation’s EDI
strategy, policies and process, working closely with the club’s HR Director & Head of HR &
Governance in the Wolves Foundation
➢ The ongoing implementation of the Premier League EDI Standard (PLEDIS) / reporting against
The FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code (FLDC) and continually striving for further
improvements
➢ Working with club managers to set EDI objectives and supporting each department to achieve
these via a range of programmes and practices
➢ Leading /co-ordinating meetings with the Equality Working Group (Internal) and Equality
Advisory Group (Fan-led) and various individual workstreams in conjunction with both the HR
Director and Fan Services Manager
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➢ Identifying a programme of events within the club & foundation calendar that will
demonstrate Wolves’ commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion and
coordinating the implementation of these events, including Mental Health & Wellbeing in
conjunction with the Engagement & Wellbeing Lead
➢ Identifying, creating, developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with other clubs,
Club Community Organisations (CCO’s), equality organisations and external stakeholders,
sharing knowledge, information, experience and best practice
➢ Maintaining a professional, business-like approach when representing Wolves and the
Foundation with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring the reputation of the club
is maintained and enhanced at all times
➢ Providing specialist advice in order to ensure that recruitment and career development
opportunities are offered and managed fairly, in conjunction with the Recruitment Specialist’s
within the Club and Foundation
➢ Preparing and delivering training, presentations, and workshops to staff on equality, diversity,
and inclusion and / or engaging with suitable training providers to deliver on the club &
foundation’s behalf, working with the HR Manager with L&D specialism and Head of HR &
Governance (Wolves Foundation)
➢ Providing advice, guidance, and support to the senior leadership team on equality, diversity,
and inclusion issues and data including updating them in SLT meetings along with the Human
Resources Director & Head of HR & Governance (Wolves Foundation)
➢ Supporting the Facilities, Safety & Security Director in the delivery of accessibility
improvements, in accordance with Accessible Stadia guides and findings of access audits
➢ Developing existing and new relationships with key stakeholder groups within football and in
the local area, including key representatives from local councils and community groups in
conjunction with the Foundation
➢ Helping staff to develop confidence and competence by modelling good practice and
contributing regularly to the Weekly Wolf newsletter, intranet, external comms and good
news stories
➢ To maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant for the position through regular
training and professional development

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

➢ Compliance with club policies
➢ Compliance with the club’s health and safety procedures
➢ Compliance with the club’s safeguarding policies
➢ To promote the club’s values
➢ To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the club
➢ To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
➢ To maintain professional conduct at all times