Deputy Head of Diversity and Inclusion
28th October 2018 at 23:55
Job Title: Deputy Head of Diversity and Inclusion
Salary: £49,995 per annum
Salary Band: A2
Contract Type: Fixed term for 6 months with possibility of extension/permanency
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Post: Internal
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Closing date: 28 October 2018 at 23.55
The Role
The Deputy Head of Diversity and Inclusion will deputise for the Head of Diversity and Inclusion and support the Diversity and Inclusion Team to implement the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and objectives, supporting the House of Commons Corporate Plan. The postholder will support the Head of Diversity and Inclusion in setting priorities for improving services, policies and practices in line with the principles of equality and diversity and moving towards a culture of inclusion.
The role’s remit includes additional areas of responsibilities, leading on major Business as Usual activities for the D&I team, including leading the; Accessibility group for R&R and NEP, the BAME engagement programme, the further development of the internal D&I Champion role, the outreach programme including the work to support other UK Parliaments to develop paid Members internship programmes, which target under-represented and hard to reach groups. All of the above will need Board-level support and buy-in.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Sound understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and experience of applying it to casework and policy reviews. Experience in equality analyses and knowledge of the general equality duty.
- Proven experience of leading/contributing to organisational culture change, embedding the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, and role modelling them at all times.
- Proven relationship management and stakeholder engagement: ability to influence and persuade at all levels, using a consultative, nuanced approach.
All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description
This Vacancy is closed to applications.