ROLE: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION MANAGER
SALARY: £22-24k
HOURS: 22.5 per week
LOCATION: REMOTE
CLOSING DATE: 15th March 2023
A bit about us
The Air Ambulance Service provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Our objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with our work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
We are at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and we challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers, and the general public.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager (EDI) is a new and critical role within The Air Ambulance Service. Working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, as well as the EDI Sponsors, the post holder will lead on developing and implementing our EDI Strategy to help us to deliver our ambitions.
Person Specification
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Experience of working on the design and delivery of EDI strategies and processes
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Demonstrable experience of helping to initiate and deliver cultural change and/or organisational development aimed at creating an inclusive organisation
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Ability to draw on the experience, knowledge, and skills of others to diagnose, design and implement solutions to EDI challenges across the organisation
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Experience of developing, delivering, and monitoring operational plans and projects, within budget
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Ability to set up data and insight systems, and to analyse data before presenting it to a range of audiences
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
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Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with pace
Role Responsibilities:
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Work with the Senior Leadership Team and EDI Sponsors to ensure successful delivery of our EDI Strategy and Plan
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Be our subject expert including keeping up to date with legislation, patterns, and trends
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Act as project manager on the EDI strategy and plan, matrix managing colleagues to ensure delivery
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Work with colleagues to define our data needs and develop and embed GDPR compliant data collection systems so we can track and report on data trends and progress against target indicators
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Oversee the delivery of our calendar of EDI related celebration and learning
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Facilitate and chair our EDI Network Chairs meeting, ensuring the Networks have clear remit and focus; support the EDI Steering Group
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Ensure that the principles and practices of EDI are embedded in all aspects of our work from the services we deliver, the partners we work with, the language and images we use, to the communities we reach
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With support, provide advice to our Trustees, Executive Leadership Team, and Senior Leadership Team on all aspects of EDI to ensure compliance and best practice in all that we do
Working for The Air Ambulance Service entitles you to a great benefits package which includes the following:
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Company pension after qualifying period
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22 days holiday a year plus all Bank Holidays (pro-rata, based on a 37.5 hour week) and paid ‘Birthday Leave’ day each year
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Christmas and New Year closure to ensure everyone can enjoy a well-deserved rest (3 additional days that do not come out of your allowance)
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Flexible working hours between 8:00am - 6:00pm - Monday – Friday. Core working hours are 10-3. (30mins lunch)
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The Air Ambulance Service Charity Stores discounts
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Two days paid volunteering days each year to enable you to support a charitable organisation/community project of your choice
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Access to a dedicated confidential assistance hotline
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Blue Light Card membership
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Eye Care voucher
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Company sick pay upon eligibility (6 months service)
This role is subject to a basic DBS check
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
