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Form of workAn exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within our People Services, Organisation Development Team for a People Partner with a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion based at Command Headquarters, Eyre Street and surrounding Districts (Agile Working and Flexi Time Policies apply).
People Partner – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Location: Command Headquarters & Districts – Agile Working
Hours: Part Time – 3 days per week (22.2 hours) (Flexi Time)
Contract: FTC – 12 months
Salary: Grade 7 £32,020 – £34,723 (pay award in progress)
The department has seen some structural changes due to maternity leave which has enabled secondment and promotional opportunities to exist. This is a Fixed Term position for a period of 12 months working alongside a current People Partner fulfilling 2 days per week.
The overall purpose of the role will be to contribute to the delivery of SYFR People Strategy supporting the People management team to design, deliver and promote ED&I focussed strategies in line with national and local objectives, frameworks and associated action plans. The role will also manage the new fixed term role of People Partner – Positive Action and Engagement.
To be considered for this role you will be ready to continue and further develop EDI action plans, develop guidance and policies and offer awareness and training to SYFR staff to positively contribute to the workforce diversity profile, EDI Strategy and Local Performance Indicators. You will continue to develop existing and new Staff Groups. There will be plenty of opportunity for engagement both internally and externally as well as contributing to relevant Committee and Board agendas.
You must possess the ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines. Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, have an understanding of ED&I, Fire and Rescue and cultural challenges. It is beneficial if you have knowledge of associated legislation and associated principles and hold a relevant qualification e.g. MCIPD or equivalent but most importantly, you will be passionate, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the subject and be driven enough to make impactful change.
Closing date for applications is noon on 18 January 2024.
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New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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