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:

• To promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging, raising awareness of the benefits of equality, diversity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in service delivery.
• To advise and support all managers and key stakeholders including network groups both internally and externally, on relevant legislation and best practice on improving equality, diversity and inclusion.
• To ensure the Service meets its legislative duties and the expectations outlined within the Fire Service National Framework and Public Sector Equality Duty.
• To promote and raise awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in service delivery through research, development and the production of relevant policies and procedures.
• Have responsibility for EDI action plans and ensuring that we are delivering against our commitments.

Skills and experience required as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead:

• You will have experience of leading, managing and motivating diverse multi-skilled teams delivering effective and accurate materials across a range of communication channels.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to effectively manage competing and changing demands, with proven experience of working within a fast paced, results orientated organisation, with strong focus on outputs to a high standard to tight timescales, without compromising accuracy
• Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build healthy relationships with people, able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, as well as being flexible and adaptable.

Benefits you'll receive as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules).

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:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

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.