Equality and Inclusion Officer - London, United Kingdom - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service
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Description

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Salary:

- £30,812 - £38,289
Job grade:


  • Other
  • NPS Pay Band 4 London
    Contract type:
  • Fixed Term
    Length of employment:
  • For a period of up to 31st March 2024
    Type of role:
  • Other

Working pattern:


  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


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Location

  • This position is based at NPS MITRE HOUSE LONDON, SE1 1JD, Regional London Probation Service SiteAbout the job

Job summary:


  • Please refer to Job Description
    Job description:
  • Liaise with Diversity & Inclusion Champions and Diversity & Inclusion Champion Leads.
  • Foster good relationships between all staff.
  • Provide advice, guidance and support on diversity & inclusion issues.
  • Assess community needs and promote community cohesion.
  • Report any incidents of discrimination, harassment, bullying and/or victimisation.
  • Raise awareness in the district they are responsible for.
  • Provide information on options for complaints.
  • Maintain an uptodate knowledge of equalities legislation.
  • Present reports and recommendations.

Overview of the job


The Business Manager post within the Function or Cluster provides support to the Head of Operational Function, including making recommendations to them about operational and administrative requirements.


The jobholder acts as an interface between the Head of Operational Function and Divisional Hub, cluster staff and other agencies on a wide range of issues.


This is a non-operational post although an understanding of the wide range of Probation procedures, and policies across the organisation both operationally and at HQ are required.

The jobholder will report directly to the Head of Operational Function and have line management responsibilities for the Diary Manager and Senior Administrative Officers


Summary
The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Head of Operational Function.

The jobholder will ensure that performance across the Function or Cluster is monitored, that issues are highlighted and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness are proactively pursued.


The job holder will ensure the Head of Operational Function and others as appropriate, are informed of priority matters and are given options and/or recommendations to help them to operate effectively.


The job holder will ensure that good working relationships with Head of Operational Function and are maintained by communicating priorities effectively.


The jobholder acts as a single point of contact for the Operational Function on a number of key areas including Litigation, Complaints, Information Assurance, Communication, Business Continuity, providing appropriate signposting as necessary.

The jobholder will ensure effective management of the estate portfolio within their remit, acting as Single Point of Contact / Estates Liaison Officer and has overall management of Health and Safety within Division/Function/Cluster including compliance with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations (H&S)

The post holder will ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility toward H&S compliance


The jobholder will also manage relationships and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and support the partnership working in the Function or Cluster.


Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Assist with Deputy Director/ Head of Operational Function's workload

  • Have oversight of the Head of Operational Function workload, ensuring that work is prioritised appropriately and that deadlines are met
  • Ensure that all papers/correspondence submitted to the Head of Operational Function are reviewed, and actioned and that correspondence is responded to on the Head of Operational Function's behalf.
  • Monitor the Functional or Cluster Delivery Plan and risk register, ensuring the Head of Operational Function is kept informed of progress,
  • Effective management of health and safety within operational portfolio
  • Manage the clusters approach to Business Continuity, Information Security and Data Protection
  • Work with colleagues to develop plans and strategies to deal with risks.
  • Ensure operational and management information systems are in place to monitor and report on performance by division, locality, function and cluster identifying operational, resource or organisational issues that may impact on performance
  • Analyse business information, determining relevance and benefits and compiling information reports for the Head of Operational Function and senior managers
  • Update the Head of Operational Function on policies and procedures, the implications for colleagues and provision of recommendations for action.
  • Identify national and divisional priorities and support the Head of Operational Function to respond to emergent i
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