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It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>About the role<br> </p>\n<p>The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture Lead will act as the lead on GLA workforce equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategies, responsible for developing and delivering policies, strategies and interventions to meet the GLA’s ambitions to be a genuinely inclusive employer and to reflect London’s diversity at all levels of our workforce.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>What your day will look like:<br> </p>\n<p>The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture Lead will be: </p>\n<p> Accountable for the design, development and implementation of strategies relating to the development of the GLA’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion to support the organisation in meeting its aim of being reflective of the Londoners it serves.  <br>Oversee the EDI and Culture and Values team to align those agendas to the organisation’s requirements and wider people initiatives; with the development and delivery of a specific EDI and Culture  strategies and action plans <br>Oversee development of relevant strategies and programmes to meet strategic and operational priorities to ensure long term business continuity. Work with colleagues across the People Function to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Culture are at the forefront of and embedded within other People led projects and programmes. <br>Work through and draw upon the Centres of Excellence and People Partner teams to ensure strategies and processes are in line with EDI and Culture approaches, and provide a consistent, coordinated and coherent People service to all staff across the GLA. <br>Oversee delivery of EDI and Culture initiatives directly (e.g. pay gap action plans) working through and influencing members of the Corporate Management <br>Oversee delivery of wellbeing-related services and support within the GLA, e.g Employee Assistance Programme and other emotional support provided for GLA staff <br> </p>\n<p>Skills, knowledge and experience<br> </p>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of professional competence through learning and experience.<br>Substantial experience gained in a senior strategic EDI-related role in a complex and high-profile organisation with multiple stakeholders<br> High degree of numeracy and experience of producing and analysing data to support development of the business and meet all internal and external reporting requirements.<br> </p>\n<p>JOB DESCRIPTION:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Job purpose </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Accountable for the design, development and implementation of strategies relating to the development of the GLA’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion to support the organisation in meeting its aim of being reflective of the Londoners it serves. <br> </p>\n<p>Accountable for the design, development and implementation of initiatives to support the culture and values of the GLA.<br> </p>\n<p>Principal accountabilities</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Oversee the EDI and Culture and Values team to align those agendas to the organisation’s requirements and wider people initiatives; with the development and delivery of a specific EDI and C&V strategies and action plans<br> </p>\n<p>Oversee development of relevant strategies and programmes to meet strategic and operational priorities to ensure long term business continuity. 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Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</strong><br> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. 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Please contact them at Shabana.Kausar@london.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk </strong>who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Assessment process<br> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: 7th and 8th May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></p>\n<p><br>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. 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inclusion<br> </p>\n<p>Decision making</p>\n<p>… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 4 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Makes difficult decisions for the long term benefit of the organisation<br> Presents and instils confidence in strategic decision-making<br> Consults stakeholders early in critical organisation-wide decisions<br> Stands by the decisions and actions of the GLA<br> Accepts and promotes accountability for the GLA’s decision making<br> Ensures the organisation balances effective risk management with the need for timely actions<br> </p>\n<p>Problem solving</p>\n<p>… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller 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external perceptions of the GLA influence work<br> </p>\n<p>Responding to pressure and change</p>\n<p>… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times<br>Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate, lessening the impact for the team<br>Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in<br>Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change, promoting the benefits<br>Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation<br> </p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustment</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong><br> </p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Up to date CV</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</strong><br> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong><br> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Shabana Kausar would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Shabana.Kausar@london.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk </strong>who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Assessment process<br> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: 7th and 8th May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></p>\n<p><br>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. 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