Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives? Are you passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion? Then come and join the team at Beds Fire and Rescue Service!
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EDI professional to develop and implement effective strategies, plans, frameworks and networks to deliver meaningful and sustainable EDI improvements. EDI is integral to all that we do and as our EDI specialist, you will provide advice and support, and actively participate in engaging with our workforce and our wider Bedfordshire communities.
As both an inward and outward facing role, you will need to be able to build trust and positive relationships, quickly and with a variety of people, groups, and other organisations. Your innovative approach will be founded on a thorough understanding of how to practically apply equality legislation, codes of practice, regulations, case law and good practice. This role is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on progress and compliance including the Public Sector Equality Duty.
And it goes without saying that you will need to demonstrate the commitment to embedding EDI and our organisational values into everything we do.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary alongside other fantastic benefits including:
Employees joining from another government body, or local authority may be entitled to retain their previous service for the purpose of continuity of some contractual entitlements including holiday allowance. For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk
How to apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV, which shows your full career history including any gaps in employment. We also require a supporting statement no more than three pages demonstrating how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification contained within the Job Description.
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement to recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk
For a detailed, informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Fecondi, Head of Human Resources on 07912 488956
If you are a leader determined to make a difference by promoting and influencing others to ensure a culture of equality that values, promotes and celebrates diversity in the workplace, we’d love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.