The Council's policy is to ensure that no job applicant, employee or service user receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, being pregnant or having a child, being or becoming a transsexual person, religion, belief or lack of religion/belief or disability.
Roles That Change Futures
Our workforce provides services to employees and resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The services, and the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day.
As Policy and Equalities Officer you will lead, champion and drive the local authority's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). You will use your expertise to promote positive practice, provide advice and guidance, whilst supporting the council to develop, implement, and monitor policies and practices that promote a diverse and inclusive environment for all.
Supporting our Principle Policy Lead you will share your knowledge and expertise helping to ensure the council meets its duties and commitments whilst developing key organisational strategies and policies with positive impact and facilitating collaborative networks to strengthen the organisation's understanding of key policies and strategies affecting the borough of St Helens.
Supporting the EDI conversation in our Communities
This role of Policy and Equalities Officer provides a fantastic opportunity to support the work of our Community Engagement Team through hosted events and workshops alongside community groups and local stakeholders to promote EDI across our Borough and beyond.
About You
You will have experience in an EDI role and bring a strong understanding of legislation relating to equalities, diversity and inclusion and best practices. You will have a good understanding of local authorities and bring policy development, training and implementation expertise. A strong communicator you will influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Interested to find out more? Check out the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
This position is a hybrid role, with 2 days in the office.
Visit our careers site to find out about what it is like to work at St Helens, view information on our agile working model and view the fantastic employee benefits on offer
St Helens Council is proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Leader status in 2024 which is the highest recognition an employer can receive under the DWP's Disability Confident Employer scheme. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
This recognition by the DWP could not have been achieved without the tremendous effort demonstrating the value of collaboration and the commitment across the council to delivering accessible, safe, and inclusive employment.
Equality & Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. More details on the scheme are available on our career pages

As a major employer and provider of services, St. Helens Borough Council aims to provide equality of opportunity for employees and users of its services.