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Program Manager-Inclusion - FTC 12 MonthsLocation :

Service Headquarters, Maidstone

mixture of office and home working

3 days per week in office (with travel countywide, based on needs)Hours :

Full time

37 Hours per weekBase salary : £48,366 - £53,707 per annum depending on experiencePension :

Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

career average pension scheme with 17.5% employer contributionHolidays :

In addition to entitlement to bank / public holidays you will receive 31 days holiday

Being a part of Kent Fire andRescue ServiceEveryone is unique. Everyone has value. Everyone helps to make Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) a great place to work. We are one team. Together with our customers we are creating a safer future for Kent and Medway.

Being the

Program Manager- InclusionThe EDI Manager will be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace. You will have the ability to inspire confidence and motivate others to embrace inclusive practices by building positive relationships across the business. You will Work closely with staff, stakeholders, and external partners to shape and embed an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel respected, valued, and supported.

What youll doLead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and programmes to promote a diverse and inclusive working environment.Facilitate / Deliver training and awareness sessions on EDI topics as well as advise and influence senior stakeholders on EDI matters, focusing on areas which are resistant to change.Conduct equality impact assessments (EIAs) and develop strategies and policies to address identified gaps, Facilitating tangible change within the business.Work with L&D to utilise digital tools and platforms to develop and promote EDI within the wider business.Utilise and interpret complex information and data from surveys, focus groups, and reporting to provide actionable plans.Work cross functionally with different departments, focusing on developing inclusive recruitment strategies, career development pathways and talent management frameworks.

What youll bringAdvanced knowledge of EDI legislation, best practices, and current trends as well as additional legislative frameworks such as the Human Rights Act, employment law, or disability-related regulations.Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Human Resources, or a related fieldProfessional membership with a recognised body (e.g., CIPD, ILM) is desirable

Additional benefits were offeringBlue Light Card discount schemeA range of family friendly policies including promoting work-life balanceAccess to health and wellbeing services and adviceAccess to Learning online trainingFree parkingAbove all youll become part of a service that is committed to the safety of our community

How to applyPlease complete an online application and provide your CV for the team to review. They will then be in touch shortly to arrange the next steps.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy upon receiving a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this role we recommend that you submit your application at the earliest opportunity .

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We know that great minds dont think alike, so we rely on diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and backgrounds to create the best working environment that we can possibly offer.Kent Fire and Rescue Service, its employees, and volunteers are committed to safeguarding, protecting, and supporting children, young people, and adults at risk. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will undertake pre-employment checks to verify your suitability for the role. These checks will include your references and a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Enhanced DBS check with barred lists are carried out for roles with direct and unsupervised access to children, young people, and adults at risk. Risk assessments will be undertaken on any disclosures identified as part of the pre-employment checks.As a Public Sector organisation with added responsibilities under the Equality Act, 2010 the candidate must demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and how this fits in with their everyday work.

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