Strategy and Equalities Officer - #1099390

About this job

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our Strategy and Equalities Team, as a Strategy and Equalities Officer.

The Strategy and Equalities Team are a small and dynamic team working in the centre of the organisation, working closely with the Director of Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy and Equalities Officer role is to provide support across a range of corporate priorities, including policy analysis, research, and project support, working with a range of stakeholders across the Council’s core and its operational divisions. The team also provide advice and support to the organisation and elected Members in relation to equality and diversity, assist the management and coordination of key governance forums, meetings, and associated processes and provide advice and guidance on consultation and engagement, to drive high quality, timely and meaningful engagement across the organisation.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience of strategy development, policy analysis, research and/or project support. They will have experience of consultation and engagement and the role they play in improving the nature of decision-making and in helping strengthen the relationship that the council has with the people it serves. They will have an understanding of equalities and diversity legislation and key issues, and be committed to improving outcomes for our residents. They will be able to communicate in a variety of formats to range of stakeholders and audiences.

We want people that embody our organisational values and care about our communities and our borough.

If you have the knowledge, skills and experience required for this role and share our vision and values, we would like to hear from you. If you have the knowledge, skills and experience required for this role, and share our organisational values, we would like to hear from you.

About us

Barking and Dagenham is a vibrant and diverse borough in East London. We have undergone an ambitious Transformation Programme in recent years and are a high performing and award-winning local authority.

We're looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our team and help us achieve our vision. That vision is to make Barking and Dagenham a place that people are proud of and want to live, work, study and stay. Fundamental to our plans is that no one is left behind. We want local people to benefit from the growth and positive changes in the borough, and we know to do that, we have to address the root causes of poorer outcomes, including poverty and inequality, which all too often hold back our residents. To achieve this, we are investing in the future of the borough and its residents. We recognise our strengths and will unleash the potential of our place and its people. We want to create and foster the conditions and opportunities for people to thrive here – and for our residents to live healthy, fulfilling lives for longer, with more choice and control, better financial resilience, in safe, supportive, and inclusive communities.

With a Gold Investors in People status, Barking and Dagenham is committed to supporting staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offers flexible working options. We value the diversity of people who live, work and visit Barking and Dagenham. In addition to this, we offer a competitive pay package, a positive approach to flexible working, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Richard Caton, Head of Strategy and Performance by emailing *************@lbbd.gov.uk.

Closing date: 6 May 2024

Interview date: 13 May 2024