Main area: Workforce and Organisational Development
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref: 040-AC371-0924
Employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: llanfrechfa Grange
Town: Cwmbran
Salary: £44,398 - £50,807 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/09/2024 23:59
Armed Forces Covenant & EDI Manager
Band 7
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply, so please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job overview
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to meeting the needs of the service.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Armed Forces Covenant & Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that ABUHB recognises the unique contributions that members of the Armed Forces and their families play in the health of our population. The role will ensure that ABUHB is compliant with the legal requirements of the Armed Forces Covenant while also exploring new ways to improve organisational awareness and partnership working with The Armed Forces.
You will champion and drive our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an individual with lived experience of the Armed Forces, either through direct services or as a close family member of serving personnel, and an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion issues, legislation, and best practices.
You will possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others, and be a passionate advocate for equality and diversity, committed to creating a more inclusive environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist with embedding the requirements and principles of the Armed Forces Covenant into the service delivery, employment practices, and partnership working of ABUHB. The post holder will also engage and promote the views of Reservists, Veterans, and family members who work for and receive services from ABUHB and act as a first point of contact with other strategic partners, including Armed Forces bodies, statutory partners, and relevant community and sector organisations.
The post holder will support the achievement of the organisation’s Strategic Equality Plan and priorities by providing professional advice and guidance to colleagues and other Senior Managers to ensure equality for staff, patients, and service users, establishing and maintaining a reputation as a fair and inclusive employer.
The post holder will assist with the development of strategies and policies to support equality governance of the organisation, particularly equality management, compliance with legislation, and other mandatory requirements, having regard to the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998 to meet the highest standards of practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and have an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Masters qualification relevant to the field of work (for MCIPD) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
* Evidence of CPD
* Sound understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant and associated legislation
* MCIPD or equivalent professional qualification
* Recognised training qualification
* Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
Experience
* Lived experience of the Armed Forces, either through direct service or as a close family member of serving personnel
* A proven track record of leading, developing, and delivering high-impact staff experience at management level in a large and complex multi-professional organisation
* Experience of developing and monitoring the impact of action plans and frameworks
* Proven experience of negotiating and influencing senior managers and staff to engage with the Armed Forces Covenant and Armed Force partners
* Experience of building effective cross-functional working relationships to drive the organisation’s agenda
* Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines
* Experience of fostering positive and collaborative working relationships with recognised trade unions and other representatives
* Understanding of partnership working
* Understanding of the local Armed Forces structures including 203, 104 and HMS Cambria, CTS and the Employer Recognition Office
* Experience of supporting system-wide change
* Experience of staff engagement processes
* Experience of community engagement processes
Skills and Attributes
* Advanced communication skills including presentation skills with the ability to convey complex sensitive and contentious information in an engaging manner
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Sensitivity to organisational culture, values, structure, and environment
* Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, and create solutions to resolve problems in relation to service or project delivery
* A proven track record of effective management and delivery at a senior level
* Ability to develop links and work collaboratively with stakeholders both internal and external
* Ability to advise and influence key internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to multi-task/prioritise and meet deadlines
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Effective influencing, negotiating, and consultation skills
* IT literacy and standard keyboard skills
* Proven track record in programme design and project management
* Strategic awareness of UK/NHS Wales issues
* Strategic thinking and contextual understanding of NHS Workforce issues
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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Name: Daniel Madge
Job title: Senior Organisational Development Manager
Email address: Daniel.Madge@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07964145963
Additional information: Joanne Gubbings Joanne.gubbings@wales.nhs.uk
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