Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Hiring for Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merthyr Tydfil Full Time

The Change and Performance Section is a critical function within the Council, supporting the delivery of many key statutory areas.

As a Diversity and Inclusion Officer you will be responsible for promoting good relations and practices, able to provide advice, guidance and support on equality related issues.

You will support in meeting our statutory duties within the Equality Act 2010, Public Sector Equality Duty and Socio-Economic Duty, by facilitating and supporting the Strategic Equality Plan, identifying areas for improvement in development, monitoring and review, engaging with staff and our communities to inform our strategies and work.

The role will work as part of a policy team and will contribute to plans related to diversity and inclusion, e.g. Older Persons agenda.

For further information please contact Lorna Townsend on 01685 725075 or email [email protected] .

Welsh Language Level 1 is essential for all external applicants and you must be able to evidence this prior to your appointment.

For further information on how to complete this course please visit: https://learnwelsh.cymru/

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725199 and are to be returned no later than 9th August 2021 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: [email protected]

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

Job Type: Full-time