Police Officer

Positive Action Coordinator

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Fixed Term

Positive Action Coordinator

Leek Wootton, Warwickshire

Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months

Full Time

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 05th November 2019

Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

 

The main purpose of the role is to coordinate, develop and support the implementation of the Positive Action Strategy, promoting and encouraging recruitment, retention and progression of under-represented groups within Warwickshire Police.

 

Main Responsibilities:  

To coordinate and support the delivery of the Positive Action delivery plan, introducing measures to eliminate or reduce discrimination or its ‘effects’ and encouraging people from particular, demonstrably under-represented, groups to work for Warwickshire Police.

 

Identify and implement recruitment ideas/solutions that will increase greater workforce representation within Warwickshire Police.

 

Monitor and analyse information in relation to underrepresented groups, prepare reports identifying what action needs to be taken.

 

Prepare and present reports on recruitment activity and make suggestions for further development of the Positive Action Strategy.

 

Plan, coordinate and implement Positive Action initiatives.

 

Develop and deliver presentations for both internal and external audiences.

 

Arrange, organise and attend community and positive action events to brief individuals from underrepresented groups in relation to career opportunities and encourage interest in joining Warwickshire Police. This will include and is not limited to, Job fairs, community groups, businesses, schools and colleges.

 

Maximise and utilise all communication platforms to promote positive action, including social media and electronic communication.

 

Organise and coordinate media opportunities for Positive Action Lead, to encourage awareness of Warwickshire Police as an employer of choice.

 

Develop and deliver Positive Action workshops to support potential candidates. Provide one to one support for potential candidates, where required.

 

Develop and arrange the production of materials, for use by officers and staff, in order to promote Warwickshire Police as an employment opportunity.

 

Develop and maintain positive relations with all staff associations. Engage with all staff networks to maximise opportunities for partnership working and to instigate and coordinate joint initiatives.

 

Liaise with Volunteers in policing to assist increasing the diversity of volunteers.

 

Liaise with other organisations identify best practice

 

Develop and maintain effective links with community groups and organisations to build trust and confidence

 

Work with other emergency services to collaborate where appropriate on positive action initiatives.

 

Provide updates to IAG, and other appropriate forums on positive action initiatives.

 

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

  

Experience/Skills:


Knowledge:

Qualified to level 4.

Understanding of community and cultural issues across Warwickshire communities and surrounding areas.

Knowledge of equality legislation and the implications.

Awareness of positive action legislation and the potential legal issues in relation to the use of these.

Desirable

Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice or equivalent

  

Experience:

Experience of preparing reports and correspondence accurately and concisely.

Good customer service with experience of working in a customer focused environment, dealing with enquiries and providing specific advice.

Experience of developing and delivering training materials.

Experience of developing and delivering presentations.

Experience of planning and implementing events/workshops for varying audiences.

Experience of analysing information and making recommendations.

Experience of project work.


Key Skills:

Competent in the use of IT including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Effective admin skills, with the ability to organise own workload in order to meet tight and conflicting deadlines.

Proven ability to check progress of work against targets reporting as necessary and taking action to resolve exceptions.

Excellent planning and prioritising skills with the ability to re-organise work priorities at short notice in light of new circumstances

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collate and present information to others.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively use social media and other forms of communications, such as press releases.

Ability to retrieve statistical information and present clearly and concisely.

Proven commitment to community involvement.

Proven ability to work on own initiative.

Ability to work as part of a team maintaining good working relationships with a diverse range of people.

  

Special Conditions:

Travel throughout Warwickshire

Be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

 

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

 

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

                                                                         Disability Confident

This opportunity is closed to applications.