Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

This is an exciting time for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at St John Ambulance, we have developed our EDI Strategy and are currently developing a training framework, which you will support the development and implementation of with our stakeholders.  

There will be no 2 days the same and the role is a mix of training delivery, design, research, promotion of events and coordination. You will be able to stand at the front and present virtually, which means you need strong digital skills and be confident in working with people at all levels in St John. 

This role will require you to travel nationally and work some evenings and weekends depending on the needs of our people and therefore adaptable, some of the work can be done virtually.

To find out more about this fantastic role and you are a curious, organised juggler who gets things done and enjoys working with people please contact Jo Kan, Head of Learning & Development on 07966021290 or email jo.kan@sja.org.uk. 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• An organised and adaptable candidate with initiative who has demonstrable experience and knowledge of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and can support our leaders and people and will implement learning strategies based on evidence.
• You will need to be able to plan and organise events and projects, work with the Head of EDI and EDI team and other stakeholders, whilst responding to queries and working closely with Learning & Development Manager and other training providers and external consultants. Basically, you will be a juggler of people, training events, projects and administration.

About The Role:

• Conduct needs analysis and research, design and deliver in-house training and development programmes and blended learning for staff and managers which are aligned to meet organisational and individual needs, including induction, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, leadership and management development, bespoke development programmes for teams, personal skills and other L&D activities
• Lead on EDI training projects and initiatives linked to EDI Strategy ensuring that implementation is  achieved on time and to budget
• To meet EDI and L&D objectives by liaising and negotiating with external suppliers, ensuring best value as appropriate
• Support the organisation and coordination of the people development calendar for St John People and ensure learning events are timely, focused, relevant and provide value for money and meet identified development needs

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.