Job Description

This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Job description

This role is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the Scottish Government Diversity and Inclusion Employer Strategy by providing end to end support across the governance framework.

Acting as a critical link between staff diversity networks, operational teams and corporate governance you will be the contact point for internal stakeholders on day-to- day delivery of the strategy.

As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion team, you will champion inclusion in the workplace and have opportunities to work collaboratively in delivering a wide range of strategy action plan priorities to improve experience and outcomes for equality groups in our workplace.

Responsibilities

• provide complete, end to end secretariat services for the Diversity and Inclusion Governance Group and its associated staff diversity network engagement spaces
• coordinate and compile governance packs, commissioning and reviewing submitted papers to ensure they meet quality and formatting standards
• produce accurate, concise minutes from complex discussions ensuring all decision and actions are documented and tracked
• maintain and manage updates to action trackers and dashboards and assist in their audits
• manage and coordinate statutory reporting, membership of employer schemes and external representation in our governance framework
• act as the first point of contact for queries relating to the day to day delivery of the diversity and inclusion strategy and ensure timely provision of advice, briefing and responses including Freedom of Information requests
• co-produce, implement and support delivery of diversity and inclusion action plan priority projects

Technical skills

• Experience of how data and analytics can be used and communicated to support change that brings about improvements in people experience or outcomes.
• Experience of developing or adapting approaches to identify and address risks and opportunities, creating plans to respond to those and working with out supervision to see activity to through to completion.
• General knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion employer duties and responsibilities, the Scottish Government employer approach to diversity and inclusion and factors impacting on inclusion in the workplace.

Experience

• Delivering in a challenging stakeholder environment
• Reporting to a governance body, board or group

Working pattern

This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of six months.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 grade employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Friday 2 October.

If you have questions about your application please contact fiona.donald@gov.scot

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Fiona Donald.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.