Fair Play Ambassador Scotland
Job description
***PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED, ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ON THE POLICE SCOTLAND CAREERS SITE, THIS VACANCY IS NUMBER 1987***
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a unique opportunity to lead on ensuring Police Scotland demonstrates a full commitment to upholding the principles of fair play and the broader theme of equalities.
The successful candidate will provide independent oversight of discrimination cases leading to greater trust and confidence in the discipline and conduct process/outcome amongst under-represented officers and staff.
They will also ensure that a Scottish wide performance picture of the handling of incidents of discrimination is built, taking into consideration any geographical and community representational differences and comparison with the performance of other Police Forces in the UK, the Fair Play Ambassador will also provide an independent internal Third-Party Reporting mechanism for incidents of discrimination or unfair treatment.
ABOUT YOU
You will be educated to Degree level in relevant discipline or a combination of qualifications and relevant experience, alongside significant experience of dealing with equality concerns, with a large focus on BME issues in a large scale or complex organisation or business.
You will have proven experience in delivering change in large scale and complex business environments. On a personal level, you will possess the strength of character to be objective and challenge established thinking, procedures and attitudes and advise on making improvements.
A driving license is desirable.
This full time post is fixed term for 18 months and will require Standard Recruitment Vetting. You will work 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.
The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:
We are emotionally aware
We take ownership
We are collaborative
We deliver, support and inspire
We analyse critically
We are innovative and open minded
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances
- Annual salary increments
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment
- Wide range of family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to range of staff associations
- Scottish Police Recreation Association
- Scottish Police Credit Union
- Cycle to Work Scheme
INTERVIEW GUARANTEE
The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.
RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.
TO APPLY
Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – 1987
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £47,887.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/06/2023
Reference ID: 1987
