The Role
Post: Belonging, Inclusion and Wellbeing: Strategic Lead
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 - £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 15 May 2025
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
An opportunity has arisen within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team, for the role of a Strategic Lead to lead and manage multiple DEI interventions across LFB. The ideal person will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, proactive, innovative and detail-oriented professional with the ability to lead and develop multi-disciplined initiatives across the DEI team. The role requires a dedicated and organised individual, with an eye for detail and ideally a background in designing, facilitating or delivering educational interventions, to join the team and play a pivotal role in helping to continuously improve the culture of our organisation.
Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Office applications, including Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, email, and internet browsing is essential.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Designing, delivering and/or facilitating educational and/or training interventions.
2. Developing, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures, inclusive of liaising and negotiating with a wide range of staff and trade unions.
3. Working independently to meet multiple deadlines and the ability to proactively identify and manage conflicting priorities.
4. Advising and/or supportive challenge to staff at all levels on the interpretation and application of corporate policies, processes, and best practice related DEI.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills to draft reports and correspondence, and deal effectively with stakeholders.
6. An understanding of the Equality Act 2010, and/or the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and how to apply it in different situations.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place early-June 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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