Workplace and Inclusion Officer

The Board of Deputies of British Jews

Reference
Vac-6547
Location
London
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£33,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Date posted
Friday 24th July 2026
Application closing date
Monday 17th August 2026
Main Duties
The Workplace and Inclusion Officer will be the staff member responsible for the
Board of Deputies’ work to ensure British Jews flourish in the workplace and in
other parts of society including when accessing public services, especially health
services and education. This includes combatting discrimination that may stem
from antisemitism and promoting Jewish cultural competence.
The post holder will be the staff lead on the Board of Deputies “BoD@Work”
workstream, which includes supporting and developing Jewish Staff Networks,
advocating for workplace best practices, and engaging with civil society,
professional bodies, and Trade Unions to foster inclusive environments. The
officer will also contribute to the goal of fostering inclusion within the Board and
act as the Secretariate for the Under 35’s Assembly.
The Officer will conduct this work in collaboration with the Boards’ wider Public
Affairs Team and in support of the Boards’ Honorary Officers.
For full details please contact recruit@bod.org.uk
Qualifications and Experience
Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range
of stakeholders.
• Understanding of antisemitism, Jewish communal life in the UK, and the
barriers that can affect Jewish people in workplaces, education, public
services and wider society.
• Strong written communication skills, including clearly and accurately
drafting briefings, guidance, correspondence and public-facing materials.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage
sensitively and professionally with people at different levels of seniority.
• Ability to organise meetings, events and networks, including agendasetting, follow-up, record-keeping and stakeholder communication.
• Good research and analytical skills, including the ability to monitor policy
developments, identify emerging issues and summarise their implications.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion,
sound judgement and professionalism.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to
maintain focus on long-term projects whilst managing urgent and reactive
tasks, keep accurate records, and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking
responsibility for defined projects and areas of work.
• Familiarity with Jewish religious and cultural practice, including issues that
may arise in workplace or public service settings.
• Familiarity of the UK Jewish community and its institutions
• Education to university degree level or equivalent.
Additional information
This role will require some work on evenings and weekends, and some travel
around the UK.
How to Apply
Please send CV max 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the person speck to recruit@bod.org.uk with the subject heading ‘Workplace
and Inclusion Officer’

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