Associate Director of Belonging & Inclusive Practice

Education for Industry Group Full-Time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays Contract: Permanent Location: FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX About EFI Group EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence. About the role We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to lead belonging, inclusion and accessible practice across EFI Group. You will drive the development and delivery of our Belonging & Inclusive Practice Strategy, ensuring inclusive culture, equitable participation and accessible learning are embedded across our Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeship provision. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will provide strategic leadership for SEND, inclusion, belonging, accessible learning, workforce inclusion, quality enhancement and industry partnerships, helping to improve outcomes for learners and staff. About you Qualifications: A SENCO qualification or extensive equivalent specialist expertise. GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Experience: Significant leadership experience within post-16 education, with experience of leading organisational change and strategic development. Experience across FE, HE or Apprenticeships, quality enhancement, workforce EDI, or employer engagement is desirable. Expertise: Strong strategic understanding of SEND, inclusion and accessible practice, with a sound understanding of Ofsted, OfS and SEND policy frameworks. Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong understanding of learner participation, belonging and support for vulnerable learners. Values: A commitment to creati