Inclusion Support Officer

The post sits within inclusion work at Avon Fire and Rescue Service, supporting how the Service puts equality priorities into practice. It coordinates Equality Impact Assessments, staff networks, the I CARE Allies programme, inclusive learning and the diversity and inclusion calendar. What sets it apart is the breadth, covering assessment enquiries, events and internal communications in one role. It also supports compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.

• Support the Service to meet equality, diversity and inclusion requirements, including Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty obligations
• Act as first point of contact for Equality Impact Assessment enquiries and manage the shared mailbox within agreed response times
• Support staff networks and the I CARE Allies programme to build an inclusive workplace in line with the Inclusion annual delivery plan and People, Culture and Leadership Strategy
• Work with staff networks and I CARE Allies to plan and deliver events, communications and learning that promote inclusion and belonging
• Support the collaborative creation and promotion of the diversity and inclusion calendar, linked to key awareness and cultural events
• Encourage colleague participation and engagement across staff networks and the I CARE Allies programme
• Liaise with Corporate Communications to publicise training and awareness activity across the Service
• Support colleagues to engage with equality, diversity and inclusion learning opportunities
• Carry out additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager