Equality Support Official

Our client is looking for an interim Equality Support Official to help shape and implement key equality policies and strategies. Apply today and make a meaningful impact!

Job Title: Equality Support Official

Location: London, NW1 7LH

Salary: (£60,756 per annum including London Allowance)

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Fixed term for 3 months

Closing Date: 19 March at 10 am

About Our Client:

This trade union represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK.  We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to the trade union.

Equality Support Official – The Role:

Our client is seeking an Equality Support Official to join the Equality and Policy team for a fixed term of 3 months. In this exciting role, based in their Head Office in NW1 7LH, and reporting to the Head of Equality and Policy, your core duties will be:

- Contributing to and overseeing the development and implementation of the trade unions policies and strategies in the equality

- Leading on specific issues and projects 

- Managing internal and external projects

- Being Secretary to the equality standing committee including preparing agenda; ensuring efficient administration of its business; overseeing minutes and progressing outcomes

- Monitoring the implementation of equality agreements (policies) at institutional level providing guidance, support and advice 

- Representing the trade union on external bodies and at external meetings 

Equality Support Official – You:
- You must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths & English)

- Knowledge of the post-compulsory education system

- Commitment to and knowledge of equality and diversity issues

- Knowledge of anti-discrimination legislation. 

- Knowledge about raising awareness around equality issues. 

- Experience of developing and implementing equality and diversity policy

- Good communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills and an ability to influence and persuade others

- The role would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation

Benefits of Working for The Trade Union

There are a number of financial and welfare benefits to support employees, highlights include:

  - Supportive Family Policies: Embrace family life with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave schemes

  - Health and Well-being Support: Access to confidential counselling 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme; advice and face-to-face intervention   from via our Physiotherapy Advice Line; healthcare assessment

  - Flexible Working: Take advantage of our Flexitime scheme, allowing you to tailor your work hours within our Work Life Balance policy

  - Financial Assistance: Benefit from being enrolled in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), childcare support, interest-free season ticket loans, and assistance with the cost of eyesight testing and glasses for DSE use

  - Training and Development: Elevate your skills with tailored training, developmental support, and over 300 eLearning modules available through our online Training Room

Application Process:

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please complete the diversity and inclusion data when applying, even if you're not selected for an interview. This helps us ensure we're attracting a diverse range of candidates.

To apply for this exciting Equality Support Official opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now.   

Closing date: 19th Match at 10am

Interview date: 2nd April