Lead Front-End Developer

Dorset Police; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading police force in the United Kingdom is seeking a Culture & Inclusion Lead. This senior position involves crafting and executing a strategy for equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are a part of the organizational culture. Key responsibilities include engaging with diverse communities, guiding policy integration, and advising senior leaders. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits, including a generous leave entitlement and development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive training plan

Flexitime

Hybrid working

Competitive salary with yearly increments

Access to subsidised gym membership

Company sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong record of strategic leadership in equality and inclusion.
• Specialist knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
• Confident working with senior leaders using evidence and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Force's Culture and Inclusion strategy.
• Integrate equality and inclusion across policies and projects.
• Engage with protected and seldom-heard groups.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent level 6 standard

Professional membership in equality and diversity

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Culture & Inclusion Lead to provide leadership and direction across all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture. This senior role will shape and deliver the Force's Culture and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that fairness, respect, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Working within the Deputy Chief Constable's portfolio, you will provide professional advice and oversight to support a positive workplace culture and inclusive service delivery. You will be responsible for developing and implementing our equality objectives, annual equality report, and the wider framework required to meet the Equality Duty. You will also guide the integration of equality and inclusion across policies, projects, and business planning. The role includes leading engagement with protected and seldom-heard groups, strengthening our consultation and communication with communities, and ensuring that diverse perspectives inform decision‑making. Acting as Head of Profession for equality and inclusion, you will advise senior leaders, influence strategic direction, and represent the organisation at national and regional forums.

Qualifications

• Strong record of strategic leadership.
• Ideally supported by a degree or equivalent level 6 standard.
• Specialist knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
• Relevant qualifications or professional membership such as the Institute of Equality & Diversity Practitioners.
• Confident working with senior leaders, using evidence and data to make the case for change.
• Ensuring the approach reflects legislative requirements and lived experiences of communities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Thoughtful, inclusive approach and adaptability to different communication and working styles.

Benefits

• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins during the initial period to ensure you are up to speed with the role.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the week (once signed off the training plan).
• Competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership with police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one‑off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job‑related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme via salary sacrifice scheme.
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.

Additional Details

Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter | Salary: Grade 11 – Starts at £64,650, rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annum | Type of employment: Permanent