We have an exciting opportunity as an EDI Accessibility Specialist to join our HR & OD team at Brent Council to support the organisation through transformative change. Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible workplace? Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough, and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post You will play a vital role in delivering an outstanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) service, ensuring staff receive the necessary support to thrive. You will work closely with managers, HR, and key stakeholders to identify and implement effective accessibility solutions, embedding clear policies and processes that promote transparency and equity. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide expert guidance on best practices, support employees in navigating accessibility needs, and foster an inclusive workplace culture where barriers to inclusion are removed. In this role, you will design and deliver impactful training programs, engage with employee networks, and champion accessibility initiatives at all levels. You will also monitor and report on EDI progress, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. By influencing leadership, fostering collaboration, and driving meaningful change, you will ensure accessibility and reasonable adjustments remain a core priority within the organisation’s EDI strategy. The Person The ideal candidate will be proactive and solution-focused, taking the initiative to develop innovative accessibility solutions and drive meaningful change. They will be a strong advocate for reasonable adjustments, ensuring that employees' needs are recognised and met across all levels of the organisation. With the ability to influence and persuade senior leaders and key stakeholders, they will champion best practices in accessibility and foster an inclusive work environment. This role requires a person-centred and empathetic individual who can listen, understand, and tailor solutions to meet diverse needs. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as the candidate will deliver impactful training, develop clear policies, and manage multiple projects effectively. They should be digitally confident and be a collaborative team player, building strong relationships across the organisation to create a truly inclusive and supportive workplace. Experience & Qualifications While formal qualifications are not essential, we are looking for someone with: Experience in implementing accessibility solutions and managing reasonable adjustments in the workplace. A strong understanding of the Equality Act and its application within employment policies and practices. Previous experience working with Access to Work schemes, assistive technology, and workplace accommodations Experience collaborating with HR and leadership teams to integrate EDI principles into workplace policies and culture. Closing date: Sunday 16 March 2025 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitmentbrent.gov.uk