Equality Mainstreaming and Inclusion Lead - B3

This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills?

Have you experience building capability through developing and delivering learning resources for a range of audiences and have subject matter expertise of Diversity and Inclusion topics?

The Diversity and Inclusion Team in Scottish Government, People Directorate, are looking for maternity cover for the Equality Mainstreaming and Inclusion Lead.

You will contribute to building an inclusive culture by providing subject matter expertise to support the delivery of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. In particular, by designing, developing and delivering learning for the Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum across SG. And rolling out the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) improvement programme across DG Corporate.

The D+I team comprises two branches each led by a C1, reporting to the Head of D+I. This post sits within the Inclusion, Communication and Engagement branch and is supported by two B2 staff.

Responsibilities

Design, co-produce, and deliver learning solutions to expand the Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum including continuous improvement of mandatory Inclusive Culture learning. This includes working with DG Corporate to manage a programme of DG-wide diversity and inclusion events across SG.

Deliver an Equality Impact Assessment improvement programme across DG Corporate, building capability, confidence and data driven resources

Support delivery of the D+I Strategy and Action Plan and lead on analysis of data for the employee journey to iteratively inform areas of future focus

Implement and embed the seven mainstreaming equality asks, providing advice and support to ET Allies, D+I local leads and corporate teams.

Co-ordinate the Employee Insights series, expanding our database of qualitative data to help inform employer policy development and delivery

Provide subject matter expertise across a range of protected characteristics with data led advice.

Provide briefings and coordinate responses to ministerial correspondence and Freedom of Information requests.

Advocate continuous learning and professional development across the team. Demonstrate the value of measuring outcomes and evaluating processes and practice to improve the team’s performance.

The successful candidate must already hold associate CIPD membership, or, if not, be prepared to work towards this while in role.

Technical / Professional Skills

• Learning and development and D+I) - understands adult learning theory and how to design, facilitate and deliver interventions that apply different L+D approaches.
• Diversity and Inclusion - Understands the key EDI issues in the organisation.
• Diverse employee voices – understands the tools and methods to give a diverse range of people the opportunity to be heard.

Experience

Developing and evaluating learning and talent strategies

Working Pattern

• This role is a temporary maternity cover position with an expected commitment of 12 months.
• This post can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and in line with our hybrid working policy, entails 40% office based and 60% remote working (working from home) over a 4 week period.
• The post is full time, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

Further Information

Further information about this opportunity is available from Sarah Hunter-Argyle by email [email protected]

How to Apply

• Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees.
• Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
• Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Monday 26 October.

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them