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London, Greater London
Head of Involvement and Inclusion (maternity cover)
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Job Description
Maternity cover contract from September 2020 to June 2021 Do you want to use your skills in strategic thinking and leadership to promote a culture of client involvement, diversity and inclusion at St Mungo's? About the role You will lead on the development and/or implementation of the Client Involvement and Diversity and Inclusion Strategies at St Mungo's. You will also lead a high-performing team of five (directly line managing the Involvement and Inclusion Manager) to: * Involve clients in all our work. * Achieve an inclusive culture where our clients, staff and volunteers feel valued, like they belong and are able to be their authentic selves. * Take responsibility for monitoring, interpreting and advising on involvement and inclusion regulatory or legislative requirements and ensuring compliance. * Support teams and managers and lead change in empowerment, involvement and inclusion across St Mungo's. What we're looking for A strategic leader with experience of delivering organisational change through positively challenging and inspiring practice change in others. You will have an understanding of legislation, research and different approaches to client involvement, diversity and inclusion. You will be able to apply this understanding in advising others, overseeing a programme of training, analysing data, writing reports for the Board and leadership team and implementing appropriate plans and strategies. Most importantly you will have deeply held commitment to building an inclusive culture at St Mungo's for all our clients, staff and volunteers. What we offer * Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities St Mungo's employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation. As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo's is a great place to work. * A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place At St Mungo's, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer's and Parent's, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish, South West and Women's Action. * Flexible Working and Other Benefits We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days. St Mungo's contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%. What we do At St Mungo's our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen. How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' Button at the top of the page to start your online application form. To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website. Closing date: 10am on 25 June 2020 Interview and assessments on: 6 July 2020 It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T this also applies to any internal candidates.