Head of Challenging Inequality and Events

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Islington Council Full time

Passionate about tackling inequality, racism and injustice? Want to work for a council committed to creating a more equal borough? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively to drive forward projects that aim to improve outcomes for disadvantaged groups? Then we have just the role for you.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to tackling inequality, is experienced at working at a senior level to drive change, is able to work staff, partners, members and the community to deliver projects that tackle issues for disadvantaged communities.

You will lead a team responsible for providing equality support to the organisation and will oversee delivery of our challenging inequality events programme.

You will be an effective communicator, able to build strong relationships and lead on the delivery of corporate priorities.

Islington is a diverse borough with a proud history of championing equality for all. We believe our diversity is our strength and something we should celebrate. Islington is a wonderful place, but it’s also a borough of contrasts. A thriving area at the centre of a world city, with more than enough jobs for every person of working age, and a place where our diverse community pulls together and is incredibly strong. Yet, it is also a place where the gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ is stark, and where one in three children are growing up in poverty.

Our Islington Together 2030 plan sets out our clear vision to create and more equal borough and to create a place where everyone, whatever their background, has the opportunity to reach their potential and enjoy a good quality of life.

Whilst we have made good progress through our Challenging Inequality Programme, we understand that there is much more to do.

**Closing date**: Sunday 19th November 2023 at 23:59

**Interviews**: To be confirmed
- Provide strategic leadership to the challenging inequality programme
- Ensure that the council continues to lead the way and is seen as an exemplar in the equalities space
- Provide expert advice on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to councillors, leaders, officers and services across the council including in relation to the completion of Equality Impact Assessments
- Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders in pursuit of the equality objectives
- Design, plan, implement, manage and evaluate a programme of work that supports the council to translate high level strategic objectives and new policies into strategies that deliver tangible and measurable results.
- Work collaboratively with councillors and senior officers to ensure that the council has the research, evidence and consultation outputs for evidence-based policy and strategy.
- Oversee the development of tools, policies and guidance that enable the organisation to meet equality duties and promote opportunities to exceed or exploit potential benefits/outcomes for residents/staff.
- Develop new thinking, approaches and innovations to respond to changes in national/ local priorities (such as commissions) and coordinate cross department multi-disciplinary teams to test ideas, evaluate risks and benefits and design new systems.
- Oversee the delivery of projects and strategies that will deliver corporate priorities.
- Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious equalities strategy for the council which helps us not only meet our legal requirements but act as a pioneer and leader in the field, achieving the best outcomes for both residents and staff with protected characteristics.
- Ensure that leaders/managers and services are supported to assess the impact of policies and practices on residents, paying particular attention to groups protected by the Equality Act 2010 as well as other groups identified as priorities by the council.
- Manage a team that supports leaders and managers to identify areas of disproportionate and or discriminatory practice/areas of service that do not promote or empower equality, diversity of inclusion and provide support, advice and guidance on appropriate action to be taken and outcomes to be achieved.
- Provide leadership to the Equality Events Team to promote equality, diversity and inclusion through a programme of events that bring residents together, enhance knowledge and understanding of different protected characteristics and cultures, enabling and promoting community cohesion.
- Collaborate with services and partners to design and develop practical options for improving services, mitigating negative impacts on protected/disadvantaged groups and ensuring fair non-discriminatory service delivery.
- Manage the production of briefing materials and reports for internal and external dissemination
- Ensure that high quality training and presentation are delivered to councillors, staff and partners.
- Build and sustain relationships that promote collaborative and integrated working.
- Keep abreast of national legislati

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