Organisational Development and Inclusion Manager

Grade: 9

Post Reference: (this relates to the MIS and HR will complete)

Conditions of Service: NJC for Local Government Services National Scheme of Conditions of Service

Responsible to: Head of People and OD

Responsible for: Equalities Development Officer (if applicable) OD and Improvement Officer Leadership and Development Manager Resource Planning Officer Community Engagement Manager OD Placement - Crew Manager OD Placement - Firefighter

General Description of Post

Take a lead role in the development and implementation of Organisational Development EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), Leadership and Community Engagement strategies to support transformational and cultural change and deliver service improvements. Specifically to be responsible for the implementation of policy, practice and development activities to develop and improve the organisation. The post will also work to promote a more holistic approach to organisational design and resourcing to support the Service’s strategic priorities.

Specific Duties

Organisational Development, Leadership, Resourcing and Engagement

1. Support the Head of People and OD in the development, implementation and monitoring of the People Strategy; specifically those elements relating to organisational development, EDI, leadership and management, resource planning and community and employee engagement.
2. Lead and manage the organisational development and inclusion team and workstreams.
3. Develop strategy and workstreams to address workplace challenges and opportunities for improvement.
4. To improve the working environment for all staff including the reduction of harassment, conduct and discrimination-related grievances.
5. Work with the Corporate Communications team to promote employee engagement and take forwards the OD agenda.
6. Work with the Head of ICT and Corporate Performance team to progress the development of systems which enhance the delivery and monitoring of corporate objectives.
7. To develop managers and leaders at all levels through the implementation of an effective Leadership Strategy.
8. To develop, implement and maintain a Coaching and mentoring approach to employee development.
9. To co-ordinate corporate learning events, including conferences, forums and master classes as part of a progressive management development programme.
10. To act in a business partnering capacity with department heads to ensure that resources match business planning aspirations.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion / Community Engagement

11. Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring strategies, policies and procedures to support the integration of equality and diversity across the Service, to include service delivery, human resource strategies and community engagement and meet statutory requirements.
12. Develop plans to improve the Service’s engagement with black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Communities in terms of employment and service delivery.
13. To improve community engagement, involvement and scrutiny of NFRS by under-represented groups.
14. Work with internal and external partners to support and deliver appropriate training, community events and education to advance the equality and inclusion agenda.
15. To provide specialist advice and practical and hands on implementation support to Senior Management Team, Managers and corporate groups in relation to equality and diversity issues
16. To act as principal contact and develop, co-ordinate and manage relationships with partner organisations and external bodies including government departments, representing the Service at regional and national events and meetings.
17. To pro-actively provide advice and practical support, including review where appropriate, all existing and new policies, practices and procedures. To ensure up to date Equality Impact Assessments are in place and to ensure fairness in application and delivery.
18. To act independently, and with others, in developing and maintaining good working relationships with a range of individuals and organisations, including employees, Councillors, service users, trade unions, community groups, by consulting them or providing appropriate information.
19. To lead or assist in investigations of alleged breaches of equality and diversity policies and practices and act as a specialist advisor to managers in dealing with specific equality, diversity, grievance and bullying and harassment issues
20. To be responsible for managing relevant budgets, including budget setting, expenditure and monitoring.
21. Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any significant changes of a permanent nature should be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

Specific health, safety and environmental responsibilities

22. In concert with the Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Management section ensure employee development programmes adequately address risk management issues including the role of risk assessment in discharging safety and environmental duties of care.
23. In concert with the Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Management section ensure risk assessment processes adequately take into account equality and inclusion aspects of tasks and situations being assessed.