Job Description
Equality Projects Officer, SDEF
Hours of Work: Full Time; 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,000
Contract:Post is funded until 30 June 2017and subject to continued funding. 6-month probationary period
Closing Date for applications: 3 October 2016
Interview Date:11 October 2016
Commencement: 28 October 2016
Location: Alloa
Main Purpose of the Post
The Equality ProjectsOfficeris responsible for managing a broad number of
projects/initiatives within the Scottish Disability Equality Forum, and is expected to operate with a significant degree ofautonomy. It is important this post holder has knowledge and understanding of the barriers disabled people have relating to Inclusive Communication, Transport, Employability, Hate Crime and Accessibility.
The Equality Projects Officer will assist the CEO in the implementation of the organisation’s strategy to work towards social inclusion in Scotland through the removal of barriers and the promotion of equal access for people affected by disability.
Working alongside the CEO, the Equality Projects Officer will be responsible for the
day-to-day running of the organisation from an operational perspective. Duties will include those outlined below but will be reviewed ongoing as the direction of the organisation
changes.
The Equality Projects Officer will also work with the Access Team, ensuring that activities tie in with broader SDEF work and reducing duplication of resources. The post holder will also action and oversee activities associated with other funding streams, including Equality Unit and Transport Scotland in conjunction with the CEO.
The Equality Projects Officer will work with the CEO on financial duties, including preparation of budgets, executing payments, and following existing fiscal protocols whilst seeking always to improve upon current processes.
Main Duties of this Post
Line Management Duties
The Equality Projects Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the office and will line manage the administration staff to ensure an efficient and coordinated approach to workload across all funding streams. Direct line management is as follows:
CEO
Equality Projects ManagerAccess Engagement Officer
Senior AdministratorAccess Support Worker
SDEF AdministratorOnline Access Worker
Support provided by the Equality Projects Officer will include 6 monthly reviews, identifying and implementing relevant training and opportunities for growth, development and where appropriate, promotion. The Equality Projects Officer will also be responsible for addressing challenges with staff, escalating where required, to the CEO.
Strategic/Operational Support to CEO:
The Equality Projects Officer will support the CEO in an operational and strategic capacity to deliver on outcomes as set out by the business plan.
Capacity Building
The Equality Projects Officer will work alongside the CEO to engage with voluntary, private and parliamentary bodies with a view to promoting access, equality and inclusion for disabled people, as well as ensuring that SDEF’s work is visible and respected across partners, groups and public bodies.
Information Dissemination
The Equality Projects Officer will oversee the delivery and dissemination of information (e.g., policy, training) guidance and publications, delegating as appropriate to the relevant staff. This post will also require overseeing of accessible formats and inclusive communication, liaising with relevant staff as appropriate.
Partnership Building
The Equality Projects Officer will work alongside the CEO to build new relationships and maintain existing relationships with a view to identifying opportunities for growth and development
Income Generation
The Equality Projects Officer will work alongside the CEO to explore and secure new funding streams and opportunities for income generation.
Policy engagement
The Equality Projects Officer will work with the CEO and Access Engagement Officer on relevant policy work, e.g., Scottish Government policy consultation and responses.
Local and National Engagement
The Equality Projects Officer will work alongside the CEO and Access Engagement Officer, engaging with Local Authorities, NHS and other public bodies to influence decisions and ensure that access and inclusion are key components of decision-making processes
Reporting
The Equality Projects Officer will report to the CEO and Board of Directors as required, providing quarterly reports of activities, and keep the CEO informed of potential issues as they arise.
Evaluation
The Equality Projects Officer will work with the CEO to ensure that monitoring and evaluation processes are operational in all aspects of SDEF work. This information will be collated and form part of the quarterly reports to the Scottish Government.
Person Specification
Selection Criteria / Essential (E)Desirable (D) / Where Evidenced
Application (A)
Interview (I)
Presentation (P)
References (R)
Qualifications
Management qualification
- Accountancy and project management
Experience
Project Management experience
/ E / A / I
Experience of equality initiatives
/ E / A / I
Experience of Inclusive Communication. Have an understanding on the importance of inclusive communication for disabled people.
/ D / A / I
Line Management experience: experience of working in the third sector and of local and national government policy and infrastructure
/ E / A / I
Experience of equality initiatives: have an interest in / or understanding ofdisability / D / A / I
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent project management skills
/ E / A / I
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Project Manager, Publisher, WordPress
/ E / A / I
Excellent organisational, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to effect and maintain good partnership collaboration
/ E / A / I
Excellent written communication, including the ability to write reports
/ E / A / I
Ability to prioritise own workload and work to specified deadlines under pressure
/ E / A / I
Ability to communicate complex subjects orally / E / A / I
Knowledge and understanding of inclusive communication and delivering information in inclusive formats. / D / A / I
Competencies and Personal Attributes
Ability and flexibility to react effectively to changes in the project plan or to partner requirements
/ E / A / I
Flexible approach to workload
/ E / A / I
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
/ E / A / I
Enthusiasm and commitment
/ E / A / I
Ability to plan for and work to tight deadlines
/ E / A / I
Calm and efficient approach to meet project and partner demands and deadlines
/ E / A / I
Business Requirements
Flexible hours to accommodate very occasional evening and weekend work. Occasional travel across Scotland will be necessary
/ D / I
Essential Requirements are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do thejob. Desirable Requirements are those which would be useful for the post holder to possessand will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.