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Equalities Officer - Maternity Cover

Employer:Lewes District Council

Reference:IPE0009 / RR0382

Published:Fri 11/11/2011 10:24 AM

Closing date:Wed 30/11/2011 12:00 PM

Working pattern:Flexible Hours, Part Time, Temporary position

Hours:22.5

Salary:£18,889 - £20,516

CRB check:Enhanced

Location:You will be based at Thebes Annexe, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LX but you may be required to work anywhere within the District Council boundary.

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Internal Services Department Personnel Services

Equalities Officer, Temporary Maternity CoverRef: IPE0009/RR0382

£18,889 to £20,516 a year for 22.5 hours a week

Fixed term contract for 8 months from January to August 2012

This post co-ordinates the development of our Equalities work, Impact Assessments and equalities policies. It identifies and introduces practical steps and monitors our success so we make continuous progress with our equality duties. It also acts as the main source of advice to all staff on relevant legislation, policies and service delivery issues.

We are looking for someone with experience of equalities work and a good understanding of the duties and responsibilities local government has to meet. An ability to or experience of introducing new working practices is also essential as is an understanding of the different service delivery issues affecting minority groups.

The working pattern for these hours is flexible and will be discussed further at interview, this is a maternity cover temporary post which will be available from January until August 2012.

Closing Date: noon on Wednesday 30 November 2011
Interviews Date: Thursday 8 December 2011

Equal Opportunities

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In promoting Equal Opportunities, the Council welcomes applications from all sections of the community.