Equalities and Policy Officer

Croydon Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council is looking for an Equalities & HR Policy Officer to help shape the policies, practices and culture that support a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workforce. Working within our Workforce Strategy team, you'll play a key role in developing people policies, supporting equality initiatives, analysing workforce data and contributing to major organisational change programmes.

This permanent role is 36 hours per week, located in Croydon, with hybrid working options and a

Qualifications

• Experience of HR policy development and/or equality, diversity and inclusion work.
• Knowledge of HR casework operational practice
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate complex information into practical solutions.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review people policies and guidance.
• Support and quality assure Equality Impact Assessments.
• Work with HR&OD colleagues to translate people policy into practical workplace practices
• Analyse workforce equality data and produce reports for senior leaders.
• Provide advice on employment policy, equality legislation and best practice.
• Work with staff networks, trade unions and stakeholders to promote inclusion.
• Support workforce transformation, organisational development and culture change initiatives.

Job description

Salary range: Grade 10 £43,680 - £45,750 p.a. plus fantastic benefits.

Contract: Permanent.

Hours of work: 36 hours per week.

Location: Croydon.

Are you passionate about equality, inclusion and making a real difference?

Croydon Council is looking for an Equalities & HR Policy Officer to help shape the policies, practices and culture that support a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workforce. Working within our Workforce Strategy team, you'll play a key role in developing people policies, supporting equality initiatives, analysing workforce data and contributing to major organisational change programmes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and review people policies and guidance.
• Support and quality assure Equality Impact Assessments.
• Work with HR&OD colleagues to translate people policy into practical workplace practices
• Analyse workforce equality data and produce reports for senior leaders.
• Provide advice on employment policy, equality legislation and best practice.
• Work with staff networks, trade unions and stakeholders to promote inclusion.
• Support workforce transformation, organisational development and culture change initiatives.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience of HR policy development and/or equality, diversity and inclusion work.
• Knowledge of HR casework operational practice
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate complex information into practical solutions.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

Why Croydon?

This is an opportunity to influence organisation-wide change, help create a more inclusive workplace and contribute to the delivery of our People and Culture ambitions.

If you're looking for a role where your work will have visible impact across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services.

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.