Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Lead organisational diversity, equity and inclusion strategy - policy, programmes, measurement and reporting.
This UK diversity and inclusion manager career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £40,000 - £50,000
- Mid-career salary
- £55,000 - £70,000
- Senior salary
- £80,000 - £110,000
- Work environment
- Office, hybrid
- Time to entry
- 3 - 6 years HR / consulting background
- Degree required
- Preferred
- Category
- Business, Finance and Legal
What a Diversity and Inclusion Manager does
Lead organisational diversity, equity and inclusion strategy - policy, programmes, measurement and reporting.
How to become a Diversity and Inclusion Manager
- Look up Diversity and Inclusion Manager roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Diversity and Inclusion Manager - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- DEI strategy
- Communications
- Data literacy
- Influence