We are currently seeking applications for HR Diversity and Inclusion Manager within the Scottish Government’s Executive Agency, Social Security Scotland, People Advice and Support Team based in Glasgow and Dundee. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria below will be invited to the assessments.

Overview

Social Security Scotland is responsible for administering a number of devolved benefits which are being introduced in stages to the people of Scotland. Our commitment to equality is an integral part of our business and people plans as we aim for our staffing profile to reflect the public we serve and to deliver our services with dignity, fairness and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity within the People Advice and Support Team as our organisation grows and begins to deliver new benefits. You will lead work on developing a workforce strategy focused on diversity and inclusion that is aligned to our Equality Strategy and Outcomes, and coordinate activity to improve our ability to attract, develop and retain staff who are reflective of the public we serve. You will ensure we deliver our commitments in the public sector equality duty and will coordinate activity in support of various action plans designed to advance our progress towards becoming a diverse organisation where everyone is able to fully contribute and feels supported to be themselves at work.

The People Advice and Support Team, in both Dundee and Glasgow, work closely together to ensure a consistent approach to all people advice and support for managers and staff within the Agency.

The post holder can be based in either Dundee or Glasgow although regular travel between offices and across our Local Delivery locations throughout Scotland will be required. Occasional overnight stays may also be required.

This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria below will be invited to the assessments.

Qualifications Required

For jobs in Band B & C you must hold a minimum of 3 Highers or equivalent or relevant experience.

Other qualifications equivalent to these may also be acceptable, if you are in any doubt please contact to discuss.

Desirable Criteria

CIPD qualified or is willing to study towards this qualification.

Please note: If you fail to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above, your application will be automatically sifted out.

Essential Criteria

1. Experience of leading and embedding diversity and inclusion programmes in a complex organisation with evidence of developing and delivering diversity and inclusion action plans and policies.

2. Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

3. Good knowledge of equalities legislation, employment law and the social and political context of diversity and inclusion.

4. An enabler – able to develop effective and practical solutions to complex issues and sensitive situations, encouraging the business to take ownership whilst supporting them in their implementation.

5. Resilient and flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise, manage relationships and a varied workload in a multi-faceted, fast paced team.

Important Information Regarding Interviews

In recognition of the Scottish Government's ongoing measures and guidance in its response to Covid-19 (Coronavirus), we would like to advise applicants that a decision has been taken that all interviews must be conducted in a virtual/remote setting.

In order to facilitate this new way of working, we are asking all applicants to ensure that they have a suitable space to complete the virtual interview as well as a personal device of choice with an account registered to the ‘Webex’ app by which you can undertake the interview/assessment if selected. We are also asking you to ensure that your personal Wi-Fi/Broadband capacity will be sufficient to carry both audio and video feeds to undertake the interview. This will then ensure that there are no issues incurred during the interview.

For further information, please visit our website

To apply for this role, please submit a single combined document which contains both a Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper and a 1 page Personal Statement.

The CV should set out your career history over the last 3 years, including key responsibilities and achievements. The Personal Statement should be 1 page of size 11 Arial font and should set out your evidence of how you meet the essential criteria outlined above. It is good practice to outline your motivations for applying and what you seek to bring to the role.

Please submit your application by 23:59 on 20th July 2021.

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot