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Job Title: ED&I Assurance Co-ordinator
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £ 37,898 per annum (£41,888 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday/Hybrid
Location: Liverpool/London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications based on any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a ED&I Assurance Co-ordinator
The EDI Assurance Coordinator role is a new opportunity to advance our ED&I strategic objectives across Riverside and through various workstreams and plans. You will work directly with our Head of Customers Communications and Regulation and alongside our colleagues from People Services and Customer Operations to plan, deliver and embed our strategic ED&I objectives across the organisation for the benefit of both our customers, colleagues and governance community. Key skills include proactive identification of ED&I improvement areas for better service and KPI achievement. Analytical knowledge is vital for data analysis in reports and presentations. Collaborating with the Head of Customer Communications & Regulation, you will be responsible for supporting Riverside to drive outcomes and objectives and maintain a comprehensive database on ED&I initiatives. You will also be responsible for leading the planning and implementation of our ED&I governance structure to ensure compliance and assurance on our ED&I strategy.
About you
We are looking for someone with
- Strong working knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including relevant equality legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of equality analysis / Equality Impact Assessments and how they are used to evidence compliance and inform decision-making.
- Knowledge of governance, assurance and compliance principles, including monitoring frameworks and reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Awareness of accessibility and inclusive communication standards and their application in services, policies and communications.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Role Profile
- Support the Head of Customer Communications & Regulation in developing and providing monitoring, assurance and compliance for our customers, people and governance ED&I objectives.
- Provide expert advice and ensure high-quality documentation for ED&I initiatives across the Group.
- Act as a deputy for the Head of Customer Communications & Regulation on group ED&I activities and be able to manage specific projects independently.
- Oversee annual ED&I governance planning, including key topics, discussions, and monitoring framework in collaboration with the relevant chairs and the Head of Customer Communications & Regulation.
- Oversee the management and administration of our ED&I governance structure, managing both the ED&I Steering Group and Delivery Group administration.
- Manage and coordinate external ED&I pledges and commitment and ensure compliance with all external commitments.
- Assist in contract, commissioning, and procurement activities related to ED&I, particularly around our care & support contracts and ensure that there is a compliance and risk management framework in place.
- Ensure the Group’s customer and people ED&I policies are up to date, fit for purpose and reviewed on a regular basis. Contribute to the policy review process to ensure that sufficient account is taken of the Equality and Diversity impact of all policies.
- Promote the use of a common model for the completion of equality analysis assessments together with appropriate guidance and monitor compliance across the group.
- Provide expert advice, updates and briefings to leaders and managers, staff and other key stakeholders on changes in Equality and Diversity related legislation, policy and best practice.
- Co-ordinates and submits all relevant evidence for accreditations, network research/reports. i.e. HouseProud, Kent Housing Group, DICE…