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Introduction
Are you an expert in equalities with a passion for making a difference and driving positive change?
This unique role offers the opportunity to act as Lewisham Council's expert in all-things equalities related, leading a diverse range of policies and projects, engaging with our community and providing advice and training to both senior officers and elected Members.
What’s the role?
You will be our in-house expert on equalities matters. Acting as the lead officer in providing advice and support on the governance around equalities, ensuring we meet our statutory duties and providing advice to colleagues on a range of issues.
You will also take the lead on key projects and programmes of work, bringing your expertise and experience to the Council to ensure we're delivering things that really matter for residents, tackling inequality and creating a fairer borough.
The role will be both outward and inward facing; working closely with colleagues to support and improve the work they do, whilst owning your own projects and policies, delivering key priorities within the borough.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
What we’re looking for
You will be an expert in equalities. Someone with a sound understanding of the statutory duties Council's operate under, knowledge of what effective equalities policy look like and an awareness of the key equalities issues that face local government and the borough of Lewisham.
You will need to have demonstrably experience of delivering policies or programme of work which have had a tangible impact on people's lives, ideally in a comparable organisation.
You will also need the confidence and personal authority to drive forward this agenda within the Council; delivering training, inspiring confidence in your expertise and regularly presenting your work to both senior officers and elected Members.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be expected to work in the office a minimum of % of your time.
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