Equality Impact Assessment Advisor

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Dundee, is currently looking to recruit a part-time Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Adviser for an initial 3 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £19.57 - £21.65/hour (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working; however, there may be a requirement to attend the Dundee office in person up to 1 or 2 days per week.

Responsibilities:

- Supporting the delivery of Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) support and advice, advising and guiding colleagues on completing EQIAs, developing and maintaining a programme of policy reviews, and ensuring equality considerations are embedded within organisational decision-making.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and provide support on the application of the General Equality Duty.

Essential Skills:

- Educated to degree level / post graduate qualification /SCQF 9 or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role
- Knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and our public duties in relation to (Equality Impact Assessment EQIA's.
- EQIA trained/ competent in supporting individuals to complete the EQIA process
- Excellent IT skills and practical experience in using Excel and database management.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

- Experience of working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting key transformational project work providing general advice and guidance on equalities issues (particularly around the protected characteristics).
- Awareness of equalities within a public sector environment.
- Office 365 & SharePoint
- Experience of using information governance specific software
- Ability to work on own initiative.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.