Equality and Engagement Officer - Leek Wootton, United Kingdom - Warwickshire Police

Warwickshire Police
Warwickshire Police
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Leek Wootton, United Kingdom

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Role type 1- Police Staff- Contract Type 1- Permanent- Department 1- Enabling Services- Location 1- Leek Wootton- Is this a Politically Restricted role? 1- No- Grade/scale 1- F- Salary
- £36,996 - £39,03
  • Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
  • Hours per week Closing date
  • 06/03/2024, 12:00
  • Job description 1
    Engagement and Equalities Officer

Leek Wootton

Permanent Contract

Full Time

_ Salary (£36,996 - £39,036)_

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 6th March 2024

Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.


The main purpose of the role is to support strategic planning on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI), including objective-setting, action plans and advising on key strategic issues.


To engage with the force's communities across Warwickshire, including seldom heard groups and Independent Advisory Groups, to provide a robust evidence base to inform DEI priorities, initiatives and actions.


Main Responsibilities:


To monitor and report on organisational compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and ensure required information is published to stated timescales.

To manage systems for compliance with the equality duties (in line with the force's governance process), including ensuring the force's internet and intranet contain up-to-date information in relation to Equality & Diversity.

Work with the C&E Lead to i) support Chief Officers in the development of strategic DEI objectives and an associated action plan, and ii) monitor and report on performance against the plan.


To provide specialist support, guidance and assurance on strategic equality and diversity matters in respect of planning operations, policing strategies and policies and procedures.


Support the C&E Lead in the development, management and presentation of the data / evidence base to support equality analysis.

To support managers in understanding their obligations under the PSED (e.g. via briefing sessions), and in the effective use of equality analysis, including the use of equality evidence, and to manage a process of quality assurance for equality analysis.


To support the C&E Lead in development and management of the force's consultation and engagement plan to address evidence gaps in relation to equality and diversity (working closely with force leads, and where appropriate working with the OPCC and other partners).

Focusing on understanding disparities in access to services and service delivery and reviewing good practice to address such disparities.


To conduct horizon scanning, highlighting strategic DEI risks, issues and opportunities, and preparing papers and briefings based on research and engagement (circa 4/annum).


To develop and manage the force's approach to community engagement for advice and scrutiny, including management of strategic-level meetings (attendance at local/thematic meetings as appropriate).

Support the C&E Lead in collaborating with enabling and professional services (e.g. Corporate Communications, Learning and Development) to build force-wide DEI capabilities.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.


Knowledge:

Substantial knowledge of social research methods, particularly with regard to engagement with seldom heard groups

A sound knowledge of equality and diversity legislation and an understanding of its context within policing


Experience:

Experience in providing professional advice to senior managers

Experience of horizon scanning, and researching strategic issues

Substantial experience of working with diverse groups and vulnerable people, including targeted work leading to positive impacts.

Experience of working in partnership to address needs of diverse and minority groups/communities

Experience of interpreting organisational information and identifying patterns and trends.

Experience in managing challenging behaviour and conflict.


Key Skills:

Excellent planning and organisation skills and ability to work to deadlines.

Proven ability to independently progress multiple work assignments

Excellent relationship management and networking skills

Able to carry out research (primary and secondary) and interpret and present information in an appropriate format to include recommendations for action

Excellent communication (oral and written), including presentation skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of people

Able to challenge attitudes and behaviour appropriately.

High level of computer literacy including Excel, Word, PowerPoint


Special Conditions
Travel throughout Warwickshire Policing area.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as par
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