Equality Impact Assessment Officer - Band D - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
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Job Title: Equality Impact Assessment Officer - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: £32,194 to £34,452 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £32,194 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £34,452 will be via incremental progression.
Location: West Brompton
Take on a newly created role at the heart of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). As an Equality Impact Assessment Officer, you’ll make sure we meet our responsibilities under equality legislation. It’s an interesting area where there’s exciting scope to develop your remit. Play your part in CTP’s crucial work. Join us.
If you’re passionate about Employment Law and Inclusion, Diversity and Equality, put your expertise to good use with Counter Terrorism Policing. You’ll be part of our Equality Impact Assessment Unit, which makes sure we comply with legal obligations. Your main task will be to advise on the completion of Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) as required by law. You’ll quality assure all EIAs and give advice on key topics including the exchange of information.
As our resident expert on Equality Impact Assessments, you’ll have a firm grasp of relevant legislation involved, including the Equality Act 2010 and Codes of Practice. And you’ll understand how equality compliance supports CTP at both local and national level. Together with this knowledge, you’ll bring an organised approach and good report writing skills. Skilled in Microsoft applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel) and able to build relationships, you’ll be an asset to our team.
Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development. If you’re looking to progress, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Job Summary
The Compliance and Assurance Pillar is a department situated in the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), which supports the CT Policing Network, Specialist Operations business groups within the MPS and pillars within CTPHQ.
The Equality Impact Assessment Unit is responsible for the strategic management and tactical delivery of CTP’s legal obligations as set out by the Equality legislation. This includes research and tactical projects and to facilitate a program of continuous improvement.
The Unit’s main responsibilities include;
- To provide, advise & guide on all matters relating to the exchange of information in accordance with the relevant legislation and completion of Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) as required under Equality legislation across the CT Policing Network
- To quality assure EIA’s and install a checklist process to ensure compliance, including a regime that provides regular reviews are undertaken
- To promote best practice and provide a consistent approach to Equality Impact Assessment across the CT Policing Network
- To identify, advise & support the development of all Equality Impact Assessments between CT Policing and partners
- To lead on the development and maintenance of the CT EIA register and work with the wider CTPHQ to mitigate risks. Lead local planning, and manage risks and dependencies
- To ensure policies, processes and professional expertise to monitor, coordinate and deliver business related Equality Assessment issues across the CT Policing Network
- To develop a close working relationship with SO Commands/CTPHQ and Organisational Guidance Documents to ensure that the protocols of EIA’s are being adhered to
The role holder will ensure Equality Impact Assessments comply with current legislation, whilst still enabling effective collaboration with CTP’s partner organisations. Other responsibilities include risk management of remediation actions and plans, policy management and advice and supporting EIA training.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
Key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide expert advice and guidance on all matters relating to the exchange of information in accordance with the relevant legislation and policy
- Advise the business regarding the completion of Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) as required under Equality legislation
- Quality assure all EIAs and ensure any recommendations identified are implemented and/or mitigated
- Conduct audits of completed EIAs and support annual compliance review and controls testing
- Support maintenance of Equality risks and controls on the risk register
- Record and track risk remediation plans
- Support communications initiatives which raise awareness of changes and developments to policies
- Maintain intranet pages for documents and queries
- Ad-hoc tasks as directed by the EA Team Lead
There may be some travel across the CT Policing Network.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 9th February 2023.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Essential Criteria
The post holder must have:
- An understanding of how this supports CT policing and partner agencies at both local and national levels.
- Effectively plans and organises workload with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft business applications, e.g. Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Good oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
- Able to develop effective working relationships with staff and partners at all levels.
- Able to identify training needs, develop training material and visual aids, plan and deliver clear and focussed training sessions.
- Able to Write, present and prepare reports.
- Effectively handles confidential information.
- Effectively works under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.
- Must be conversant with the relevant Acts of Parliament and Government Codes of Practice and relevant regulatory standards which include:
- Equality Act 2010
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Legislation and Regulations including police Codes of Practice
Desirables
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of EIAs and their purpose.
- An understanding of CT and the wider CT network.
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
This opportunity is closed to applications.