{"id":12755,"date":"2024-05-09T14:37:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T13:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/?page_id=12755"},"modified":"2024-05-09T14:37:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T13:37:38","slug":"diversity-inclusion-officer-job-description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/about\/careers\/vacancies\/diversity-inclusion-officer-job-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity and Inclusion Officer &#8211; job description"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department: Human Resources and Facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job title: Diversity and Inclusion Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsible to: Group Director of HR and Facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grade: E<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purpose-of-job\">Purpose of job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proactively promote and improve inclusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>through the development, delivery, monitoring and reporting of an inclusion plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in the workplace by supporting the implementation of our people plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for families by promoting positive attitudes and actively removing barriers to grants and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in all we do at Family Fund and Family Fund Business Services, enhancing our reputation as a disability charity, an ethical commercial subsidiary and a great place to work for great people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duties-and-responsibilities\">Duties and responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusion plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-ordinate the creation and delivery of the Group&rsquo;s inclusion aims and plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and monitor a set of measures to check progress of the plan and delivery of outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Own the ongoing maintenance and updating of the Group&rsquo;s inclusion plan and report on progress to a variety of audiences in a range of formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a driving force in the delivery of the plan, owning actions and working with colleagues where needed to support their delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep up to date on developments and good practice in diversity and inclusion and provide ideas to turn that into practical solutions and improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Source and share data and insights to improve practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide challenge and advice on all matters related to inclusion to improve knowledge and practice across the Group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For our staff and volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the delivery of the Disability Confident leader plan and take responsibility for monitoring and reporting progress against it to a variety of stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take responsibility for the annual diversity staff and Trustee data survey; update survey content annually in line with good practice and language changes, analyse results and ensure the results are used to gain insight that improves practice and delivers action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the lead in working with the team of Inclusion Champions; support them to develop and deliver their action plan and report on overall progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the lead on the Supported Internship programme, working with the internship provider, managers and HR colleagues to identify opportunities, recruit and support interns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the champions and internal communications to create and deliver campaigns to raise awareness of inclusion across the Group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the lead on inclusion training in terms of arranging, reviewing, evaluating and at times, delivering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with HR to ensure all policies, procedure and processes are in line with the Equality Act and good practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a proactive and visible ambassador and role model for all inclusion activities across the Group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For our families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work with operational colleagues to identify barriers for families accessing grants and services and find solutions to reduce or remove them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure the website is an inclusive and welcoming shop window to our services, welcoming and inclusive to all families we support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Network in the sector, the inclusion community and the local area to promote Family Fund&rsquo;s inclusion aims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the inclusion agenda and topic, to bring insight, ideas and good practice into Family Fund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend meetings and training sessions as required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry out other appropriate duties as may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inclusion champions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR and facilities team (including health and safety)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications team (website and social media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships, Public Affairs and Family Outcomes team (family insight and reporting input)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants and First Contact Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICT and Performance and Improvement team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"person-specification\">Person specification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working in an inclusion role or of delivering inclusion responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy work &ndash; consultation, research and development of policy or campaign work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing proactive support and advice on inclusion to a variety of audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing, monitoring and reporting against plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving accessibility of processes or services\/ support\/product<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desirable:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working in a charity\/ not for profit organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking action based on the social model of disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills, knowledge, and abilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding and practical knowledge of inclusion legislation and best practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical reasoning, logical problem solving and analytical skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent communication and influencing skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent document presentation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to use initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to cope with a varied workload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work independently and within a team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent planning and organisational skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organised and methodical approach to administration and record keeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration, bringing together the work of many into a cohesive plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to motivate others on inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education \/ training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General education to A-level standard or equivalent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal attributes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly motivated with a genuine interest in inclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive and innovative thinker who delivers practical solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committed to continuous improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open and participative style of working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible and adaptable to work demands and changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to Family Fund&rsquo;s values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and fairness for all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to safeguarding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    \n\n<p class=\"file\">\n            <a class=\"file__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Diversity-and-Inclusion-Officer-job-description.pdf\" download=\"Diversity-and-Inclusion-Officer-job-description.pdf\">Diversity and Inclusion Officer job description (207kB pdf)<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"related-content\">\n            <h2 class=\"related-content__title\" id=\"related-content\">Related content<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"related-content__list\">\n                            <li class=\"related-content__item\">\n                    <a class=\"related-content__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/about\/careers\/vacancies\/\">\n                        Vacancies\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    \n    <\/nav>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose of job Proactively promote and improve inclusion: Duties and responsibilities Inclusion plan For our staff and volunteers For our families General Key relationships Person specification Experience Desirable: Skills, knowledge, and abilities Education \/ training Personal attributes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":546,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_mixd_wp_review_post_reminders":[],"_mixd_wp_review_date":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-12755","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Diversity and Inclusion Officer - job description - Family Fund<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You can read and download our Family Fund Diversity and Inclusion Officer job description. 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