This position can be based at HM PRISON BRISTOL, BS7 8PS, HM PRISON BULLINGDON BICESTER, OX25 1PZ, HM PRISON CHANNINGS WOOD NEWTON ABBOTT, TQ12 6DW, HM PRISON ERLESTOKE DEVIZES, SN10 5TU, HM PRISON GRENDON AYLESBURY, HP18 0TL, HM PRISON HUNTERCOMBE HENLEY-ON-THAMES, RG9 5SB, HM PRISON LEYHILL WOTTON UNDER EDGE, GL12 8BT, HM PRISON SPRING HILL AYLESBURY, HP18 0TL, HM PRISON VERNE PORTLAND, DT5 1EQ, HM PRISON WINCHESTER, SO22 5DF, HMYOI AYLESBURY, HP20 1EH, HMYOI EXETER, EX4 4EX, HMYOI GUYS MARSH SHAFTSBURY, SP7 0AH, HMYOI PORTLAND, DT5 1DL, NMS Brittany House, EX4 4EP, NORTH SOMERSET PROBATION OFFICE WORLE, BS22 7BB, NPS 11 CANON STREET TAUNTON, TA1 1SN, NPS 150 VICTORIA ROAD SWINDON, SN1 3UZ, NPS 3 KINGS AVENUE ST AUSTELL, PL25 4TT, NPS 59 TAUNTON ROAD BRIDGWATER, TA6 3LP, NPS 63 COMMERCIAL ROAD POOLE, BH14 0JB, NPS 7 MADEIRA ROAD BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1QL, NPS BRISTOL MAGISTRATES COURT BRISTOL, BS1 3NU, NPS ENDSLEIGH HOUSE CAMBORNE, TR14 8DN, NPS GLOUCESTER CROWN COURT GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TS, NPS ST CATHERINES HOUSE PLYMOUTH, PL1 2TS Job Summary Please refer to Job Description Job Description Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Co-ordinate delivery of the HMPPS Equalities Strategy within all functions of the area, being prison, probation and non-operational. Build understanding of equality and diversity, to meet the needs of the prisoners in our care and to support the development of inclusive and rehabilitative culture. Plan, implement and manage the sharing of knowledge and good practice to inform innovation and improve outcomes across the group. Promote the routine application of the Equality Analysis process consistent with the relevant Instruction. Provide direction for reducing disproportionate outcomes for staff and prisoners and embed a culture of just and fair treatment. Lead on all Equality matters across the area and advise and support Prison Group Directors and Governors on equality implementation and delivery. Provide policy lead support to all Equality leads within the area on the development of prisoner involvement and engagement, including peer support and prisoner forums. Develop a strategy for the area, involving each prison with the differing diverse needs of each, ensuring access to rehabilitative activities and processes through taking into account reasonable adjustments when required. Provide direction and support for the implementation of relevant legislation review including the delivery of recommendations following the Lammy Review. The changes will need to be across the area, ensuring improved outcomes across establishments. Provide high quality briefings for Ministers and Senior Leaders, including the SoS, Director General of Operations and the CEO of HMPPS. Drive improvements in collation and publication of the area staff focused data. Work collaboratively with other prison service equality advisors to ensure wider development of improved equality outcomes in establishments. Lead on responses, on behalf of the area, with regards the Welsh Language. Champion an area-wide culture that promotes equality and diversity. Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information to monitor outcomes in all establishments, identifying trends and risks, and engaging and constructively challenging staff to address disparity. Develop and utilise data to identify trends and themes and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance across the group, flagging concerns to Governors, Probation Delivery Unit Heads, Regional Probation Directors, Prison Group Directors and the Area Executive team where appropriate. Maintain structured regular contact with senior staff and equality leads in establishments to address equality related matters, as well as ensuring effective communication with HMPPS HQ equality leads. Ensure establishments have proactive equality action plans which are driven by engaged leadership and staff and set out how the Public Sector Equality Duty will be met. Develop and maintain effective communication and build alliances with external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and enhance provision into establishments and share learning and best practice. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. Responsibilities, Activities And Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Co-ordinate delivery of the HMPPS Equalities Strategy within all functions of the area, being prison, probation and non-operational. Build understanding of equality and diversity, to meet the needs of the prisoners in our care and to support the development of inclusive and rehabilitative culture. Plan, implement and manage the sharing of knowledge and good practice to inform innovation and improve outcomes across the group. Promote the routine application of the Equality Analysis process consistent with the relevant Instruction. Provide direction for reducing disproportionate outcomes for staff and prisoners and embed a culture of just and fair treatment. Lead on all Equality matters across the area and advise and support Prison Group Directors and Governors on equality implementation and delivery. Provide policy lead support to all Equality leads within the area on the development of prisoner involvement and engagement, including peer support and prisoner forums. Develop a strategy for the area, involving each prison with the differing diverse needs of each, ensuring access to rehabilitative activities and processes through taking into account reasonable adjustments when required. Provide direction and support for the implementation of relevant legislation review including the delivery of recommendations following the Lammy Review. The changes will need to be across the area, ensuring improved outcomes across establishments. Provide high quality briefings for Ministers and Senior Leaders, including the SoS, Director General of Operations and the CEO of HMPPS. Drive improvements in collation and publication of the area staff focused data. Work collaboratively with other prison service equality advisors to ensure wider development of improved equality outcomes in establishments. Lead on responses, on behalf of the area, with regards the Welsh Language. Champion an area-wide culture that promotes equality and diversity. Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information to monitor outcomes in all establishments, identifying trends and risks, and engaging and constructively challenging staff to address disparity. Develop and utilise data to identify trends and themes and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance across the group, flagging concerns to Governors, Probation Delivery Unit Heads, Regional Probation Directors, Prison Group Directors and the Area Executive team where appropriate. Maintain structured regular contact with senior staff and equality leads in establishments to address equality related matters, as well as ensuring effective communication with HMPPS HQ equality leads. Ensure establishments have proactive equality action plans which are driven by engaged leadership and staff and set out how the Public Sector Equality Duty will be met. Develop and maintain effective communication and build alliances with external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and enhance provision into establishments and share learning and best practice. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. Person specification Please Refer To Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Alongside your salary of £71,027, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £20,576 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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