HR Lead-Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities. As part of the team working in the P&D Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of Human Resources to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• The Jobholder has national responsibility for providing strategic direction, leadership, oversight and management of the Police Scotland and SPA Employment Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and Human Rights (HRA) Strategy and associated activities ensuring that both organisations can individually demonstrate compliance and report on their EDI and HRA statutory responsibilities.
• Required to work proactively in partnership with the Executive team of Police Scotland, Executive team of SPA, SPA Board Members, Director of HR and other Heads of Service.
• To influence, encourage and support Police Scotland and SPA at all levels to incorporate equality in the organisation’s core employment objectives, making every effort to eliminate discrimination, create equal opportunities and develop good working relationships between different people and publish information in a timely basis on our efforts to achieve these objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR Employment EDI team, providing strategic direction on the scoping, design, implementation and review of the full range of HR Employment EDI services, interventions and provisions to meet operational and organisational requirements.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 3802. Applications close at midday on the 26th May 2025.