Diversity and Inclusion Support Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands
12 Month FTC
We are looking for a D&I Support Officer to come and join our people services team on a FTC basis in Birmingham. The Commission launched its 3 year D&I strategy in June 2023 and is currently delivering against a plan to achieve the 3 strategy outcomes. As part of the People Services team, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the D&I Manager in the delivery of various aspects of the plan, as well as supporting the development of future work and contributing to the building of an inclusive culture.
The Benefits:
- Salary of circa £35,000 per annum
- Civil service pension, with an employer contribution rate of 27%
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working, specific guidelines are to be agreed with line manager
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 29 days after two years' service, with the option to buy up to five days' extra annual leave
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Diversity and Inclusion Manager, the candidate will help the Commission deliver against the plan to achieve the 3 key strategy outcomes. This will include:
- Supporting the D&I Manager in the development of inclusive recruitment practices, reviewing existing people services policies to ensure D&I is a key component, development and monitoring reporting requirements and maintaining governance arrangements
- Assisting the D&I Manager in the coordination and implementation of the strategy action plan, taking ownership of aspects of the strategy and overseeing the delivery of outcomes in line with the Commission's wider strategic objectives including -
- Completion of the Inclusive Employers Foundation Assessment and subsequent action plan to achieve Bronze Award
- Creation of D&I data dashboards for senior leaders to monitor representation across teams
- Organising meetings of the D&I Exec and Operating Groups and maintaining decision logs
- Provide training and guidance to both new and existing colleagues on D&I initiatives and how they impact day to day processes
- Reviewing and analysing Diversity and Inclusion data, with an ability to identify key trends and possible interventions
- Embodying and promoting the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace, understanding the challenges of organisational change whilst maintaining an empathetic approach when communicating with underrepresented groups
- Collaborate across the People Services team and wider Commission to build relationships and ensure initiatives and actions are landed successfully- Supporting the internal communications team in the development and delivery of written communications to ensure the business is kept aware of the ongoing D&I work and key messages
The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their manager.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Motivation and passion for Diversity and Inclusion led principles and practices
- An understanding of the importance of inclusive work environments
- An understanding of policy development and governance processes
- Experience of supporting projects with multiple work streams
- Experience of analysing and interpreting data and presenting findings
- Empathy and sensitivity towards underrepresented groups with the ability to build rapport and empower these colleagues to ensure their voice is heard
- Proven experience of stakeholder management and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience of supporting D&I project outcomes
- Experience of writing internal communications
Our Ways of Working :
Outcome-focused: We put consumers at the heart of everything we do. We take responsibility for an issue and moving it forward. We deliver results through working collaboratively.
Reaching for ways to improve: We encourage feedback and ideas. We are committed to continuous improvement and are open to trying different ways of working. We celebrate successes and take responsibility when things go wrong.
Respectful: We recognise every colleague's contribution.
We give each other timely constructive feedback. We all encourage challenge.
Communicate well: We are clear and concise. We listen and check our understanding. We explain the reasons for decisions.
Making this a great place to work: We all help to make the Commission a great place to work. We value and support each other. We demonstrate a positive attitude.
About Us:
Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.
The closing date for this role is 24th June 2024.
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