ED&I and People Business Partner
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Ambitious about Autism
Haringey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £42,000 depending on skills, knowledge and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2021
Job overview
We Value Difference.
At the very heart of Ambitious about Autism is our core values, of which one is ‘We value difference'. Throughout our charity and education services, we embrace and value our colleagues and learners' backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
To support our continued commitment to valuing difference and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) we are recruiting for a value driven ED&I Business partner. You will play an integral role in supporting the People team in developing and implementing an organisational wide EDI strategy and plan to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
- We are looking for some who will:
- Develop and implement a new strategy
- Work with internal stakeholders to drive change
- Review and evaluate the outcomes of the EDI key objectives
- Translate EDI activities into the organisations policies.
You will join an ambitious and dedicated People team on a one year fixed term contract, initially on a remote basis during covid-19 with occasional travel to our sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference. In return, we offer a range of benefits that include our commitment to continual personal development (CPD) and a wide ranging wellbeing offer. You can find a full list of benefits on our website.
To find out more about this position, please find attached our recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting role, please contact Stephen Vickers - 020 8815 5439 - svickers@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
The closing date is 20th January 2021
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. The voices of autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. We want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
Our specialist education services support autistic children and young people to be themselves and realise their ambitions:
- TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school based in the heart of a thriving community in north London. It educates autistic pupils aged three to 19 from across London and the Home Counties.
- The Rise School is a thriving special school based in Feltham, west London educating autistic pupils aged four to 18.
- Ambitious College is a specialist day college for autistic young people aged 16 to 25. The college has two campuses situated in partnership with mainstream colleges in north and west London.
- Spring School is a special school dedicated to educating autistic pupils aged four to 19. It was opened in 2023 by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust and is based in Kingston, south west London.
- St. John’s College is a specialist college based in Brighton supporting young people aged 16-25. The college became part of Ambitious about Autism in 2023.
We stand with autistic children and young people. Now is the time for change. Now is the time for ambition.
Our Values:
Autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. That’s why:
· We work together – with autistic children and young people, parents and carers, our partners and staff to maximise impact and reach.
· We are open – to new approaches, in how we make decisions, and engage with our community.
· We love learning – and commit to learn from our successes and mistakes; sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.
· We are ambitious – for autistic children and young people and our work.
· We celebrate difference – creating a world where everyone belongs.
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