Senior Workforce Advisor

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA); City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government environmental agency in the UK seeks a team member to coordinate talent and EDI efforts within the DDTS Talent, Wellbeing and Inclusion team. The role involves supporting employee engagement and delivering optimal outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate our work on talent and EDI within the DDTS Talent, Wellbeing and Inclusion team.

Job description

Overview

The Defra Group plays a unique and vital role at the heart of UK life. As one of our colleagues, so will you. From the food we eat to the water we drink and the air we breathe - we exist to protect the environment and help the rural economy thrive. Our work ranges from supporting the UK's world-leading food, farming and fishing industries to providing robust defences against natural threats.

In this role you will join the DDTS Talent, Wellbeing and Inclusion team, which has a broad people-based remit for DDTS. They coordinate talent (including apprenticeships and internships), EDI, health and safety, wellbeing, employee engagement, people performance and reward in order to support DDTS to deliver the best outcomes. This role holds responsibility for coordinating our work on talent and EDI.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate our work on talent and EDI within the DDTS Talent, Wellbeing and Inclusion team.

Disability Confident

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About Defra and DDTS

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.