Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Consultant (Freelance)

The post holder will work independently but in close collaboration with the Head of Programme and Chief Executive, and will bring specialist expertise in organisational EDI to a small organisation at a significant moment of change.
The current EDI Action Plan (2026-27) embeds equity across governance, programme and workforce, and establishes new infrastructure including two dedicated Development Producer roles. In parallel, Without Walls is developing a Business Plan for
2026-30 and preparing for an NPO application to Arts Council England for the next
funding period.
A new EDI Strategy will be developed to align with that funding period, replacing the current action-plan model with a longer-term strategic framework, supported by a renewed Action Plan. The consultant will play a key role in laying the groundwork for these initiatives, while also delivering the ongoing organisational culture and training commitments set out in the 2026-27 Action Plan.

Scope of work:
1. Organisational Culture Review
Without Walls is committed to a review of its organisational culture and practices in relation to equity, diversity and inclusion.
2. Staff and Board Training
Without Walls commits to EDI and access training for all staff and Board members, including as part of induction for new joiners
3. Strategic Development
Looking ahead to the next NPO funding period, the consultant will support Without Walls in developing the foundations of a new EDI Strategy and Action Plan. This work will be scoped and sequenced in collaboration with the Head of Programme.

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