Job summary
**Subject to Job Matching**
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
The Workforce Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager will sit within the People & Communications Directorate, providing expert knowledge on all matters relating to Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
With responsibility for the delivery and implementation of the Trust's EDI strategy, the post-holder will lead on the development and delivery of the Trust's EDI Strategy and Plan, aimed at improving the working lives and supporting the career development of colleagues with protected characteristics.
The post-holder will work with a wider stakeholder group, including the Trust's People Promise Manager and Communications Team to ensure a consistent approach is taken to all communications relating to EDI and the perspective of underrepresented groups and people with protected characteristics is taken into account.
Acting as a role model for others in the directorate and organisation, the post-holder will work to ensure there is a focus on improving the experience of people with protected characteristics.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Develop and implement a Trust EDI Strategy, supported by an annual EDI workplan and EDI communications strategy.
Ensure that relevant and current EDI statutory requirements are met through timely review and robust processes for evidence collation - this will include Gender Pay Gap, WRES, WDES and EDS reporting.Preparation of results feedback, identifying and proposing key areas for improvement, ensuring key stakeholders are aware of the feedback and are involved in the development of local improvement plans. Produce assurance reports for Trust committees in relation to EDI responsibilities.
Usingcolleague experience and national drivers / changes in legislation, leada range of projects aimed at improving the experience of colleagues with protected characteristics.
Develop and deliver EDI educational programmes and provide support to others, actively contributing to the development and implementation of EDI work across the organisation.
Lead the development of local staff networks, ensuring positive working relationships with trade union colleagues and supporting network sponsors and leads to engage and grow their communities.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to master's level or have relevant skills, knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within an EDI related role or space
- Evidence of relevant and recent continuous professional development relating to EDI
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification related to EDI
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of the legal aspects of workforce EDI legislation and the Public Sector Equality Duty
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an EDI role, preferably within the public sector, managing projects in relation to EDI and statutory reporting requirements (including Gender Pay Gap, WRES, WDES and EDS)
- Presentation of data, information and action plans to a range of audiences
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to master's level or have relevant skills, knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within an EDI related role or space
- Evidence of relevant and recent continuous professional development relating to EDI
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification related to EDI
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of the legal aspects of workforce EDI legislation and the Public Sector Equality Duty
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an EDI role, preferably within the public sector, managing projects in relation to EDI and statutory reporting requirements (including Gender Pay Gap, WRES, WDES and EDS)
- Presentation of data, information and action plans to a range of audiences
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
