Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Job
The post holder will lead the Our Clients ambition to enable a truly inclusive, diverse, and anti-racist culture. They will be responsible for:
Leading the development, implementation and review of the company s Equality & Inclusion strategy towards the outcome of being a best practice civic leader in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and reducing inequality in the city.
Developing and leading multi-agency strategic projects that advance the EDI agenda and achieve transformative change
Leading the strategic direction of and advising the city s multi-agency Equality and Inclusion Partnership, elected members, senior management, Heads of Service and public sector partners to maximise opportunities for EDI and tackle shared EDI challenges
Operational development and delivery of EDI business support to all services in the council to ensure services are accessible and inclusive for all residents and customers
Line management, development, performance management and service improvement of the EDI team with the Our Clients Communities, Equality and Third Sector Service
Deputising for the Head of Communities, Equality and Third Sector in internal and external meetings/settings to Our Clients.
Experience:
Providing senior level strategic leadership
Experience of leading and implementing change
Working with organisational leaders such as elected members/board members/trustees; providing advice and guidance and influencing policy decisions
Networking and influencing at senior level to secure financial and organisational commitment to EDI work
Being accountable for the development and delivery of EDI related projects and programmes/strategies/action plans on time and to budget
Leading on EDI policy development
Developing and leading an effective and efficient, well-respected, cohesive staff team
Experience of developing and improving an EDI service including evaluation and review of impact
Securing internal and external stakeholder commitment and collaboration on action to address EDI challenges
Leading community engagement on highly sensitive and contested EDI issues
Working in a politically sensitive environment
Essential:
To have a degree, or professional qualification in an EDI related field, or be able to demonstrate this level of knowledge through experience including paid/unpaid work and/or lived experience
Exemplar understanding of the issues faced by people linked to or arising from their legally protected characteristic(s) gained through relevant qualifications, work (paid/unpaid) and/or lived experience
In-depth knowledge of diverse communities and inequality in urban metropolitan areas
Current knowledge of emerging issues in the EDI field locally and nationally
in-depth knowledge of legislation and case law regarding EDI including ideally local government statutory responsibilities in relation to EDI
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation, if this role is of interest then please apply immediately
The post holder will lead the Our Clients ambition to enable a truly inclusive, diverse, and anti-racist culture. They will be responsible for:
Leading the development, implementation and review of the company s Equality & Inclusion strategy towards the outcome of being a best practice civic leader in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and reducing inequality in the city.
Developing and leading multi-agency strategic projects that advance the EDI agenda and achieve transformative change
Leading the strategic direction of and advising the city s multi-agency Equality and Inclusion Partnership, elected members, senior management, Heads of Service and public sector partners to maximise opportunities for EDI and tackle shared EDI challenges
Operational development and delivery of EDI business support to all services in the council to ensure services are accessible and inclusive for all residents and customers
Line management, development, performance management and service improvement of the EDI team with the Our Clients Communities, Equality and Third Sector Service
Deputising for the Head of Communities, Equality and Third Sector in internal and external meetings/settings to Our Clients.
Experience:
Providing senior level strategic leadership
Experience of leading and implementing change
Working with organisational leaders such as elected members/board members/trustees; providing advice and guidance and influencing policy decisions
Networking and influencing at senior level to secure financial and organisational commitment to EDI work
Being accountable for the development and delivery of EDI related projects and programmes/strategies/action plans on time and to budget
Leading on EDI policy development
Developing and leading an effective and efficient, well-respected, cohesive staff team
Experience of developing and improving an EDI service including evaluation and review of impact
Securing internal and external stakeholder commitment and collaboration on action to address EDI challenges
Leading community engagement on highly sensitive and contested EDI issues
Working in a politically sensitive environment
Essential:
To have a degree, or professional qualification in an EDI related field, or be able to demonstrate this level of knowledge through experience including paid/unpaid work and/or lived experience
Exemplar understanding of the issues faced by people linked to or arising from their legally protected characteristic(s) gained through relevant qualifications, work (paid/unpaid) and/or lived experience
In-depth knowledge of diverse communities and inequality in urban metropolitan areas
Current knowledge of emerging issues in the EDI field locally and nationally
in-depth knowledge of legislation and case law regarding EDI including ideally local government statutory responsibilities in relation to EDI
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation, if this role is of interest then please apply immediately