People and EDI Manager

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through research and experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to work towards ensuring 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. Applications are warmly welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and we will aim to accommodate these wherever the needs of the service allow. BSW ICB seeks to be a supportive, caring employer and expects all colleagues to behave in a professional and respectful manner and to demonstrate our values. These values underpin our vision for the people of Bath & North East Somerset (Banes), Swindon & Wiltshire, that through an integrated care model local people will live well in a supportive community with joined up care which is underpinned by specialist expertise, and delivered in the best place, by the most appropriate people. Please note that on 1^st July 2022, Banes, Swindon & Wiltshire CCG will cease to exist. At this time the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in BSW will be established, to be known formally as NHS BSW ICB. NHS BSW ICB assume all the commissioning functions from BSW NHS Commissioners., You will be joining an organisation that is committed to being anti-racist, inclusive, and diverse and you will play a vital role in helping us design and deliver the strategic and operation EDI programme. The role will include project management and collating information which you will share through reports and presentation in several forums and meetings. This role will also ensure we meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties, whilst leading work both strategically and operationally in implementing the EDI plan and the 6 high impact actions. The role will work on developing key relationships and engaging with communities and stakeholders to improve the experience of diverse groups that work within our organisation and wider system. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and would love to hear from anyone who feels that can make a positive impact BSW ICB., The post is a system wide role working with BSW partners across health, care and the VSCE sector and the internal ICB organisation.

• The post holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions, and advise colleagues
on equality, diversity, and inclusion across all system partners and the BSW ICB. This activity would include leadership and oversight of the NHSE EDI High Impact Action plan, Equality Delivery System, gender pay gap and wider EDI demographic workforce reporting such as WRES and WDES.
• This job description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks,
responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in
accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation BSW ICB is obligated to manage conflicts of interest effectively in order to protect healthcare professionals and maintain public trust in the NHS. In order to support BSW ICB in meeting this obligation, applicants should declare any real or perceived interest which, if employed by the ICB, may have an adverse bearing on the organisation. Declarations of interest must be made in the supporting information section of any application. If an applicant does not have an interest to declare they should clearly state 'No interests to declare' within the supporting information section. Please note that failure to provide information about an interest or a 'No interests to declare' statement at this stage of the application process will result in your application not being considered.

We are currently recruiting a People & Inclusion Manager to join our friendly HR team. This is a newly created role that will work closely with our freedom to speak up guardian, the wider organisation, and our system partners. You will be a subject matter expert on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda, with a proven ability to engage at all levels in a compassionate and engaging manner.

Working together to empower people to lead their best life' is the one, unified vision for our organisation and all our partners working together across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing. BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but may be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based. Benefits BSW ICB offer include: · NHS Pension Scheme · Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays · Flexible working · Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility · Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers · Colleague engagement forums and events · Financial wellbeing guidance and benefits (including NHS staff offers, health service discounts, cycle scheme, car lease scheme, money helper service)