EDI Coordinator

About the role

Coventry City FC is looking for an enthusiastic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator to join the club's HR team. Working closely with the Club's EDI lead, you will help coordinate activities that make the club a more inclusive place for staff, supporters and the wider community, and support progress towards the Premier League's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS). Previous EDI experience is not essential, and the EDI lead retains responsibility for overall strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Support the EDI lead in delivering the EDI Strategy and Action Plan
• Coordinate work towards PLEDIS, including collecting evidence, maintaining records and tracking progress
• Organise meetings, prepare notes and follow up on agreed actions
• Plan and coordinate EDI initiatives internally and externally
• Support EDI training, awareness sessions and events
• Help prepare communications, resources and campaigns promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
• Assist with gathering and organising equality monitoring data and progress updates
• Work with colleagues to support inclusive practices and encourage participation in EDI activities
• Support relationships with community organisations, external partners and networks
• Keep EDI policies, documents and resources up to date and bring ideas for new initiatives

Required profile

• Genuine interest in equality, diversity and inclusion and willingness to learn
• Understanding of why inclusion matters, gained through personal experience, education, volunteering, work or independent learning
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and a thoughtful, respectful approach
• Ability to handle sensitive information with care and discretion
• Proactive approach and commitment to developing a career in EDI
• Previous experience in administration, coordination, community work or project support may be helpful but is not essential; no formal EDI qualification needed

Required skills

• Confidence using everyday IT tools, including documents and spreadsheets
• Ability to manage tasks and follow up on actions