Job Information
Northumberland County Council are on a journey of transformation. At the beginning of the year, we appointed a new Executive management team, including a newly appointed Director of Workforce and Executive Directive of Public Health and Communities.
We recognise the importance and value of being an inclusive employer that celebrates diversity and promotes equity. We are looking to appoint a DEI Manager to join the HR leadership team and to take a lead in embedding the leadership and culture of inclusive working practices; identify and devise training on DEI issues; using metrics to inform our activity and focus our resources; raise DEI awareness across the organisation and be our resident expert for all things DEI in terms of legislation, best practice and policy
The postholder will advise on complex DEI issues and provide generalist support to the wider council to enable and support the implementation of the Councils Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, ensuring effective delivery of the councils agreed Equality Objectives. The postholder will work closely with Public Health and Communities to ensure the council meets the requirements of the addressing inequalities agenda.
NCC prides itself on being an inclusive, flexible employer and although advertised as a full time (37 hours) opportunity we would welcome applicants that may wish to work to a different pattern. Any reasonable adjustments required for the successful applicant will be considered.
You must have enhanced knowledge and understanding of national, regional and local policy drivers for Equality & Diversity as well as the ability to interpret these in the context of the county. A degree or equivalent work-based experience in a relevant field of study applicable to the role. You will have significant experience of negotiating and influencing decision making processes in relation to county wide strategy/policy. Although not essential, experience of negotiating DEI programmes with a broad range of stakeholders on behalf of the statutory sector and previous experience of delivering community-based DEI programmes would be desirable.
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
