Job Location : Birstall, UK
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have an opportunity available for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of£42,406 - £46,464 per annum.
About the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead role:
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead based at our service Headquarters in Birstall, Leicestershire.
This brings with it a fantastic opportunity to be innovative, drive improvement and increase awareness across the organisation and within our communities.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the Service is an inclusive employer and delivers services tailored to the needs of the diverse communities it serves, whilst working in partnership with teams across the Service and with external partners to effectively remove barriers for those from under-represented groups.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead will report into the HR Manager and will be part of the overarching People and Organisational Development Department.
The role will require the successful applicant to work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You will also be required on occasions to work outside of the usual working hours and have the ability to travel to venues within the service area or across the United Kingdom to facilitate the role. This will include evenings and weekends. Hybrid working may be considered for this role.
Responsibilities as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead:
Skills and experience required as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead:
Benefits you'll receive as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead:
Hybrid working may be considered for this role.
You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
Closing date: 23:59 10 October 2024
Interview and test date: 18 October 2024
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
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