Advice and Compliance Officer
Duration: Placement until 31 March 2025
Salary: £34,524
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (office-based)
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join a professional team within the Advice & Compliance Directorate of an organisation committed to equality. This Staff Officer position offers an opportunity to work on important initiatives that promote equality of opportunity and combat discrimination.
Key Responsibilities:
Promotion of Equality Programmes:- Support the development and implementation of positive action strategies and equality programmes across areas such as age, disability, race, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, sex equality, and equal pay.
- Work collaboratively with employers and service providers to drive meaningful progress.
Affirmative Action Strategies:- Promote and implement affirmative action measures through Article 55 reviews with public and private sector employers.
- Support compliance with agreed reporting arrangements to ensure effective outcomes.
Complaint Settlement Oversight:- Ensure settlement terms arising from discrimination complaints are met within agreed timelines.
- Provide advice and assistance to facilitate resolution and compliance.
Review of Advertisements:- Address potentially discriminatory advertisements with employers.
- Promote best practices in advertising and provide guidance to stakeholders.
Public Sector Engagement:- Develop and maintain strong relationships with public sector employers to support equality of opportunity.
- Collaborate on employment policy development under Section 75 to advance inclusive practices.
Working Conditions:
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35-minute lunch); Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (40-minute lunch).
- Location: This is a fully office-based role.
Ideal Candidate:
- Knowledge of equality legislation and strategies for affirmative action.
- Experience engaging with employers and service providers to implement effective equality programmes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to oversee compliance and settlements.
- Excellent communication skills to build relationships and provide expert guidance.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.
For further information on this job, or any other HR job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Emma Hall for a confidential chat today.
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8th Floor Victoria House,
15-27 Gloucester Street,
Belfast,
Co. Antrim,
BT1 4LS
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