Position:
Inclusion & Diversity Adviser
Company:
Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
Bio:
Nikki is the lead for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality at Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, bringing over two decades of emergency services experience since 2002 and specialising in equality, diversity and inclusion from 2009. A recognised subject matter expert in the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), Nikki works across the organisation to embed lawful, meaningful and evidence based inclusion into policy, culture and service delivery.
Nikki leads ECFRS’s neuro inclusion work, developing practical guidance and resources on Neurotypes including ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and dyslexia, championing reasonable adjustments, and supporting neurodivergent colleagues, as well as parents and carers of neurodivergent children. She also ensures neurodivergent needs are considered in community risk reduction, prevention activity and service accessibility.
ECFRS became the first UK Fire and Rescue Service to achieve Inclusive Employers Standard – Silver (2024) and is now Going for Gold in 2026, reflecting her commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and high performing organisation.