Assistant Business Partner - Equality Diversity and Inclusion

In this role, you will provide specialist Lived Experience and EDI advice and support across the organisation, in line with national guidance.

You will support the implementation of key programmes of work and a workforce inclusion strategy to help deliver our strategic council plan and missions, whilst ensuring we have an organisational culture where staff are encouraged and supported to thrive.

You will work closely with senior leaders, staff and managers across the organisation as well as Trade Union colleagues and wider partners.

Are you passionate about the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda? Do you have your own lived experience? Would you like to drive change and innovation?

We're looking for a candidate with the experience, skills and knowledge to drive forward workforce transformation initiatives, raising awareness of the importance of the EDI agenda.

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

Against an exciting backdrop of the new vision for Wigan Council, Progress with Unity, Organisational Development (OD) are on an important journey to lead and support workforce transformation and culture and continue to make Wigan a brilliant place to work.

This role is an amazing opportunity to lead key transformational projects, OD interventions and workforce development solutions. You'll thrive in a dynamic, creative and fast-paced environment.