Diversity Projects Officer - Bradford, United Kingdom - Kirklees Council

Kirklees Council

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Bradford, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Organisations 1- West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Hours 1- Full-time

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) 1- Bradford and surrounding areas

Position type 1- Permanent

Salary 1- £32,076 to £34,83

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Are you passionate about Diversity and Inclusion?

Do you thrive on supporting people to fulfil their potential?

Can you deliver projects that have a fulfilling impact on underrepresented groups, help progress our diversity and inclusion strategy and bring our colleagues with you on our journey?

If so, you can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by designing and delivering diversity and inclusion projects, initiatives and campaigns while overseeing processes that contribute to our diversity and inclusion strategy.

You will:

Design and deliver diversity and inclusion projects.
Identify data trends to support the design of learning / awareness programmes and deliver training.
Provide advice on diversity and inclusion issues to employees and managers.
Contribute to improving the Authorities performance with regard to the Equality Standard for Local Government.
Facilitate, monitor and provide training on the Equality Impact Assessment process and support staff and managers to embed diversity and inclusion into all areas of the organisation.
Work closely with internal and external staff networks, providing advice on best practice and supporting campaigns.

You will need:

significant Project Support experience, including demonstrable experience of engaging with stakeholders and others; experience of identification, analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data, including translating data to make it easy to understand by non-specialists; experience of Equality legislation and be able to provide confidential advice and guidance on diversity and inclusion issues.

What we offer:
- an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement,

37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working,
Local government pension scheme,

- free onsite parking,

Sports and Social Club with free use of gym,

- an Employee Assistance Program
- car salary sacrifice scheme.

Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model.

Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.

WYFRS is a 'Real Living Wage' employer and have been rated 'good' by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

Closing date
17 December 2023, 11:55 PM

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