Equality Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Networking Women in the Fire Service; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization within the fire service is seeking a passionate Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to drive EDI initiatives. This full-time position offers a flexible working environment while focusing on significant societal impact. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in EDI legislation and the necessary administrative skills to support the EDI team effectively.

Benefits

Flexi time scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Family friendly schemes

Health & well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with relevant administration tasks.
• Interpret guidelines and provide advice effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager.
• Gather and analyze EDI-related data.
• Manage the People Impact Assessment process.

Skills

Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion legislation

Administration skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent in ED&I or HR

Job description

Job title: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Grade: D

Salary: £30,559 – £32,115 per annum

(rising by annual increments to £32,115)

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and believes that work is what you do not where you do it. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend any Service location for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For further information about this post, please contact Christine Sharma, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager on 07771 594981 or email [e-mail].

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th June 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 14th July 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

Do you have a passion for supporting inclusive workplaces? Can you champion and promote equity, whilst staying abreast of the ever-changing landscapes in diversity and inclusion? Do you have an innovative approach that could be used to design ways on how DWFRS can support serving our communities and as part of our culture improvement journey? If you answered yes to these questions, then being part of our compact but energetic and influencing EDI team could be the next role for you.

As the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor you will:

· Be encouraged to network and innovate to promote and increase inclusion for all.

· Provide a wide range of support to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager to include arranging Culture Development Committee Meetings and supporting staff network meetings, production of minutes and ensuring meeting actions are completed.

· Support the review and updating of equality, diversity and inclusion procedures and supporting information in line with statutory responsibility and best practice.

· Gather and provide any data or information associated with the EDI activities as required, maintaining confidentiality.

· Collate EDI survey information from new starters, reviewing and analysing reports to collate information for consideration and action by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager.

· Provide day to day management of the People Impact Assessment (PIA) process, providing advice to managers ensuring that PIAs are completed at the correct level and are regularly updated.

· Be responsible for developing the content and updating of EDI information on the Service website, Connect pages and publishing communications in line with our EDI communications plan.

What makes you our ideal Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor?

· Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in ED&I or HR.

· Knowledge and understanding of Equality Diversity and Inclusion legislation.

· Previous recent, relevant experience in similar role carrying out a range of administration tasks.

· Ability to interpret guidelines and procedures to problem solve and provide advice.

· Being a passionate ambassador for fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion and brimming with ideas to promote these.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff feel valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

Other Information:

· You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. The travel requirements of the role are not the same every week, but the successful post-holder should be prepared to travel within the Service area 2-3 days a week.

· A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.

· Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test and receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.

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