Overview
Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals to undertake the role of Diverse Communities Coordinator. This is a county wide role, based either at Landmark House (Ipswich), Lowestoft Police Station or Bury St Edmunds Police Station.
This is a County Policing Command, County Partnership and Prevention Hub (CPPH) role and is line managed by the CPPH Sergeant.
To assist with the development, promotion, and maintenance of positive effective engagement with local communities. To ensure the application of diversity and equality related legislation and to provide tactical advice across the organisation as appropriate. To create resources and support the organisation in promoting effective initiatives focused on protected characteristics.
It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:
* Experience of developing and maintaining effective community and partner relationships.
* Proven experience of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team to meet local and force priorities, including partnership and community working.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including diverse communities, using both traditional methods and digital communication.
* Demonstrate an understanding and strong commitment to issues relating to underrepresentation and barriers to recruiting from these communities.
* Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills with previous experience of dealing with difficult situations.
* Evidence of using own initiative and ability to prioritise conflicting demands, working to deadlines demonstrating a flexible and creative approach to delivering objectives.
* Good keyboard skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based systems.
It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:
* An understanding of the Equality Act 2010
Hours of work are 37 per week Monday to Friday. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
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