Inclusion Support Officer

As our Inclusion Support Officer you will support with developing inclusion priorities into practical, consistent and well-informed activity across the Service. In this role you will provide coordination, guidance and delivery support across key inclusion priorities, including Equality Impact Assessments, inclusion-related accreditations, staff networks, I CARE Allies, inclusive learning and the diversity and inclusion calendar.

The role will also help support compliance with the Equality Act 2010, the Public Sector Equality Duty and relevant equality, diversity and inclusion requirements.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

Support the Service to meet relevant equality, diversity and inclusion requirements, including duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Encourage colleague participation and engagement across staff networks and the I CARE Allies programme.

Act as the first point of contact for Equality Impact Assessment enquiries across the Service and manage and maintain the shared mailbox within the agreed response times.

Support staff networks and the I CARE Allies programme to help develop an inclusive workplace aligned to the Inclusion annual delivery plan and People, Culture and Leadership Strategy.

Work with staff networks and I CARE Allies to plan and deliver events, communications and learning opportunities that promote inclusion and belonging.

Support the collaborative creation and promotion of the Service’s diversity and inclusion calendar, supporting activity linked to key awareness and cultural events throughout the year.

Liaise with Corporate Communications to publicise training and awareness activity across the Service and support colleagues to engage with equality, diversity an inclusion learning opportunities.

Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.