The Director of Racial Equity is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and working with others to implement the Diocese’s work in identifying and addressing systemic racial disparities. They will work with other Diocesan departments to look at existing policies, guidelines and processes and develop decidedly anti-racist policies, guidelines and processes. They work with our Diocesan Racial Equity Unit (REU) to implement the Diocesan Racial Equity Strategy (DRES).
Key responsibilities
• Overseeing, co-ordinating, developing and implementing racial equity across the Diocese
• Developing and delivering relevant training and talks and engagement at parish level
• Liaising and networking with the national Church and other dioceses on racial justice matters
This post has attached to it an Occupational Requirement for the appointed person to be a Christian under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9. This post is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
This role is funded by the Racial Justice Unit from the Church of England.
Hours: This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) with working times varying according to the needs of the work including unsocial hours. Regular weekend and evening working will be involved as well as overnight stays at some residential events. Considerable flexibility is required.
Pension: Defined Contribution pension of 10% of salary (existing members of the Church of England Clergy Pension Scheme may opt to remain in membership of that scheme).
Please apply via website FAO: Dinta Chauhan
Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th June 2024
Interview: Monday 22nd July 2024