Full-Time Equality Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Outreach & Impact
Job Description
Salary:
£27,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours:
35 hours per week
Location
Hamble (hybrid working) or Home Based
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
- 36 days holiday including public holidays
- 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme
- Free life insurance
- Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
- Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office
- Social Events
- RYA Membership
Are you passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable culture? Have you successfully implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives? The RYA is seeking an experienced and collaborative Equality, Diversity & Inclusive Officer to help develop and deliver an effective outreach and education programme that creates positive, sustainable impact for our organisation and wider boating network. This is a new and exciting role promoting, RYA’s EDI agenda, influencing colleagues and volunteers to live by RYA values and achieve ‘Together on Water’ – our vision of sailing and boating as a connected, inspired and inclusive community. You will help identify measures of progress and impact and find opportunities for deeper engagement – celebrating diversity in action, recognising positive change while supporting ways to address poor behaviour and share learnings.
Responsibilities
- Create and deliver bespoke EDI training across the RYA network to influence cultural change.
- In collaboration with the Regional Development Officers, be the community engagement lead for EDI through the network of RYA affiliates.
- In support of the communications team, identify and create appropriate content for various RYA channels.
- Work to influence and connect with the wider boating and marine industry collaborating on EDI initiatives to maximise impact.
- Monitoring, recording and evaluation of data and processes to allow for continuous improvement, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained, in line with the Data Protection, Freedom of Information and other legislation.
- Identify coaching and mentoring opportunities to utilise own experience, skills and expertise to upskill team and community colleagues.
To apply
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to
jo**@ry*.uk
Closing date for applications: 15 September 2023
Interviews: Week commencing 2 October 2023
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity
The RYA as an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.
How to Apply
To apply
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.ukClosing date for applications: 15 September 2023
Interviews: Week commencing 2 October 2023
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