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SalaryAbout the Role
This is a Maternity cover until June 2025.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Performance and Projects Lead will bring passion, innovation and people together around delivering and reporting on projects, workstreams and interventions which advance the equality agenda and lead the implementation of our Equality Objectives and Race Equality Roadmap. EDI and leading change for an inclusive and fair society is rooted in the core values of the Luminate Education Group, and this role will contribute to an innovative approach to advancing equality, consulting, developing, driving and implementing equality objectives which embed change sustainably and create inclusive, restorative and relational learning and working environments.
What You Will Do
- Maintain and update knowledge of the subject/professional area and co-operate in any staff development activities required to effectively carry out the duties of the post and to participate in review and development schemes.
- Comply with safeguarding procedures, including the promotion of the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and commitment to child protection.
- Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
- Reflect on and maintain knowledge of educational/professional research to develop evidence-based practice.
- Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards.
- Manage and promote restorative practice approaches and the strengthening of relationships.
- Promote a positive image of the group.
- Embody the college values: Collaborative; Inspiring; Passionate; Aspirational; Celebrate Individuality; Respectful.
About You
- Level 2 (or above) in English & maths.
- Able to demonstrate significant initiative and experience in equality, Diversity and Inclusion workstreams.
- Experience and knowledge of leading multiple and diverse work streams with passion and initiative, responding to changing requirements and deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of equality, Diversity and Inclusion issues and how these impact on life experience and outcomes.
- Experience of engaging, motivating and influencing others to achieve improved outcomes .
- Experience of organising, coordinating and hosting events/activities which bring together groups of people from different backgrounds.
- Experience of developing and leading use of digital communications using creative and innovative approaches to ensure key messages and information are easily accessible.
- Experience of designing and running listening and consultation events, gathering information, making recommendations and producing reports.
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Generous Pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
