Rutland Council is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for our staff and our service users. We are pleased to be advertising the NEW role of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to support this commitment. With our workforce strategy in place, we are looking for a talented and experienced EDI professional who enjoys and is experienced in achieving change and innovation through Inclusion.
We offer a hybrid working pattern and flexible working applications are welcomed.
About you…
* Experience in a specialist role with significant EDI content.
* The ability to shape people policy frameworks that positively impact the employee and service user experience.
* Experience of working with managers and teams on EDI issues and developing solutions.
* Experience in designing and delivering EDI training and briefings
* Experience of working in a customer focused service with a track record of consistent delivery and achievement of service plans
* Able to work on your own initiative.
About the role…
* Reporting to the Head of HR and OD, you will lead the development and implementation of the Council’s EDI strategy, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with our Workforce Strategy and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
* Work closely with our services and the HR&OD team, you will support the delivery of a high-quality EDI service, that drives organisational improvement.
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor interviews will be held on Friday 1st August 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Fiona Rowntree, Head of HR &OD at frowntree@rutland.gov.uk
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to log in, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758428 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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