Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager: Lead with purpose. Champion inclusion. Empower every voice.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe that inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a practice. As our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Working closely with our HR Business Partners and wider teams, you’ll ensure that inclusion is embedded in every decision we make. For our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the EDI Strategy: Design and deliver a company-wide inclusion strategy that enhances experiences for both colleagues and customers.
• Champion Inclusive Culture: Drive awareness through colleague networks, events, and campaigns that celebrate difference and foster belonging.
• Deliver Transformational Training: Create and deliver engaging EDI training that inspires change across all levels of the business.
• Leverage Data for Impact: Use insights to measure progress, build trust, and inform meaningful, data-driven action.
• Empower Communities & Voices: Partner with schools and support underrepresented groups through mentoring and outreach initiatives.

We’re looking for a confident change maker with:

• Deep knowledge of D&I legislation, best practices, and emerging trends, including social and class-based inclusion.
• A proven track record of delivering impactful EDI programmes in complex or unionised environments.
• Excellent stakeholder skills, you’ll know how to influence, inspire, and bring people on the journey with you.
• A specialist D&I qualification (degree level) and ideally, legal knowledge.

Please review the role profile for more detail.

This role can be based in either London, Crewe or Birmingham.

• What’s In It for You?
• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your family
• 75% Off Leisure Travel with other train operators
• 30 Days Holiday, increasing to 37 with service (including bank holidays)
• 10 Free Journeys with other First Group train services

Ready to shape a workplace where everyone belongs? Apply today and bring your whole self to Avanti West Coast because together, we go further.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Be You.With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to

thrive.We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued an

d heard.When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.