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Why our employees think it is such a great place to work
* Great employee benefits
* Our equality networks
* Our vision & values
Job overview
EEAST is looking for 2 Co‑chairs to support the BME Network.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Online link below. Applicants will then be issued a full EOI form to complete with manager’s signature.
This is a voluntary role which will be undertaken alongside your current role. Abstraction from your current role will be agreed in line with service requirements as per the abstraction policy. This role has been approved and continues to receive support from the Trust Executive Team.
Please refer to the attached documents Staff Equality Networks Consultation Expectations.
Main duties of the job
The network chair will hold responsibility for coordinating the activities of the network and fulfil the following tasks:
* Chair the meetings
* Set dates for the meetings and organise a suitable space to be available.
* Set an agenda for each meeting and work with the MWN Secretary to send these out to participants in advance.
* Circulate minutes or notes from each meeting to all participants of the group.
* Be the link person to the Head of Culture and Inclusivity for East of England Ambulance Trust Service and keep all participants aware of significant changes in the Trust between meetings.
* Support the Trust in fulfilling relevant organisational objectives as outlined in Action Plans, Workforce Race Equality Standards and the Equality Delivery System.
Working for our organisation
EAST BME Network was established in November 2017 by the deputy director of people and culture. The group is a cross‑representative group of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic employees from across EEAST. The aim of the group is to work with the Trust to utilise the skills and resources of its Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic employees in order to add value to the organisation and make EEAST a great place to work.
The priorities of the BME network are
* Recruitment and retention of new and existing BME employees
* Collaborate with BME communities to work for EEAST
* Work to make EEAST an employer of choice for BME applicants
* Support positive action initiatives
* Network to support recruitment panels.
* Buddy / mentor support for new BME staff joining EEAST
* Mentoring and coaching of new and existing BME staff
* Promote career development opportunities
* Develop an inclusive culture
* Open days / presentations of BME Network
* To contribute to and support the delivery of the Workforce Race Equality Standard Action Plan
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached JD for more details on the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
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Essential criteria
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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the "Check if you need a UK visa" website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current / previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme – Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.
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