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Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)
Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/655/312
Job Introduction
Job title: Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)
Salary: £38,223 - £43,421
Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool and City Wide
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The Role:
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join the evolving Children’s Workforce Academy in the role of Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion). This newly created permanent post forms part of our continued improvement activity in driving strength based, relational and collaborative practice in our work with children, young people and their networks with specific focus upon minority protected characteristic groups.
- The role of Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), will be responsible for the development and implementation of all associated matters relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives aligned to the Council and specifically Children and Young People’s Services in addition to analysing and evaluating impact.
- The Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) will assist in supporting our ambition in creating a diverse workforce which is representative of our communities and ensuring that service delivery meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
- As a Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) you will need substantial experience within local government, preferably Children’s Services and have experiences within working in an equality and diversity role, with good understanding of national priorities and programmes.
- Our Workforce Development Coordinator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) will be a confident communicator and have experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with all partners and regulatory bodies.
Our offer to you:
- At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 34 after 5 years service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
- Agile working - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
- Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
- Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps:
Closing Date for this role is: Wednesday 30th October 2024.
Interviews will take place Friday 22 November 2024.
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment & Retention Lead harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk or Paul Elliott, Head of Service – Workforce Development and Learning paul.elliott@liverpool.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk
Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
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