Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Lead

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Kirklees
Corporate Strategy, Commissioning & Public Health
Legal, Governance & Commissioning
Policy, Partnership & Transformation
Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Lead
18 hours 30 minutes
1
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Permanent
14
£21,928 - £22,929

Our vision for Kirklees is to create a district with a strong, sustainable economy that offers a great quality of life to its residents – leading to thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives. To achieve this vision we are always looking to be innovative and creative, working with people, in partnership, and adapting our approaches to suit the different parts of our communities.

Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) is a key organisational priority. This is a 50% part time position that makes up half of the Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Lead post, and the successful candidate will work alongside the other current post holder in shaping the Council’s strategic approach to I&D; including working with Senior Councillors, Directors, partners and communities to make Kirklees an exemplar at the forefront of I&D.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and is also experienced in this area who will work creatively and innovatively to drive change internally and externally. The successful candidate will be operating in a supportive and high performance culture, who will be someone able go beyond the implementation of regulatory and statutory requirements, through leading a change in culture to support the organisation to be one which is truly inclusive.

Some of the benefits to working for Kirklees Council are; generous annual leave entitlement, Local Government Pension Scheme, staff discounts and access to occupational health services, comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development.

The role provides a great opportunity to step up into a pivotal position within Kirklees Council. For further information please contact David Bundy, Corporate Policy Officer, Strategy and Policy Team on 01484 221000 or david.bundy@kirklees.gov.uk.


David Bundy is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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04 January 2021, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.