Work with us

Although independent, the NHS Race and Health Observatory is hosted by NHS Confederation. The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

Find out about our current vacancies if you are interested in working with the NHS Race and Health Observatory Team.

About the role:

Assistant Director – Workforce Advisor

Are you passionate about improving workforce race equality in the NHS? Do you have a proven track record in leading strategic projects, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving meaningful change? If so, we want you on our team!

This role offers a unique chance to work at the NHS Race and Health Observatory, leading transformative projects that aim to improve workforce equity in the NHS. Working closely with the Observatory’s Chief Executive, Board members, and senior leaders, you’ll shape the future of workforce race equality initiatives and deliver measurable, lasting change.

This role involves overall responsibility for the Observatory’s workforce race equality programme to ensure programmes of work are robust, delivered on time, to budget, and to a standard for national implementation across the NHS.

Application deadline:

Applications will close on Sunday, 5th January at 23.59pm.If you wish to discuss the post before applying, please contact habib.naqvi@nhsrho.org

How to apply:

Please download the job description available here and complete the online application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you require the application form in another format please contact askhr@nhsconfed.org

Completed application forms should be emailed to  jobapplications@nhsconfed.org

Interview date:

W/C 20th January 2025.