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We are proud to be partnering with a fantastic public-sector organization in Bedfordshire, who are looking to appoint an EDI Partner on a permanent contract.

This will be a full-time position based in Bedfordshire, with hybrid working (3 days home working) and a salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will be an EDI subject matter expert and have operational strategic experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay up-to-date with changes in EDI legislation, regulation, and best practice, making recommendations for improvements in our policies and practices, researching and facilitating relevant EDI impact assessments on people, policies, and systems
• Monitor and evaluate progress on diversity and inclusion against corporate strategies, ensuring the aims and commitments of the EDI strategy and action plans are delivered
• Input and lead on the development of the EDI strategies and plans to promote EDI principles to senior members and ensure that diversity and inclusion is front and centre of the corporate agenda
• Develop performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress on diversity and inclusion, embed an evidence-based approach, and regularly report against the agreed action plans
• Organize and support delivery of a range of EDI learning and development activities, events, and initiatives
• Provide proactive support and initiatives to reduce the Pay Gap (including Gender, Disability, and Ethnicity), monitor progress of any action plans to address gaps, and give guidance on how to reduce gaps
• Identify development needs for diverse and under-represented groups through the ongoing facilitation and support of Inclusion groups

Requirements:

• Proven track record of EDI expertise in a range of organizations/sectors
• Experience of supporting organizations to evolve their culture with an inclusion focus
• Evidence of influencing ability, and experience in getting others on board, without having direct management authority
• Subject matter expert – evidence of sharing best practice and current EDI-related thinking/strategic insights
• Ability to lead and deliver on a project of change

Benefits:

• 28 days holidays + bank holidays (rising to 33 days with length of service)
• Company pension employer contribution up to 12%
• Private health care
• Wellbeing benefits

Working Hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday, 9am - 5pm
• Friday, 9am - 4pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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