Location
London Borough of Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 10 £43,680 - £45,750 per annum plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
Are you passionate about equality, inclusion and making a real difference? Croydon Council is looking for an Equalities & HR Policy Officer to help shape the policies, practices and culture that support a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workforce. Working within our Workforce Strategy team, you'll play a key role in developing people policies, supporting equality initiatives, analysing workforce data and contributing to major organisational change programmes.

Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing people policies and guidance
- Supporting and quality assuring Equality Impact Assessments
- Working with HR&OD colleagues to translate people policy into practical workplace practices
- Analysing workforce equality data and producing reports for senior leaders
- Providing advice on employment policy, equality legislation and best practice
- Working with staff networks, trade unions and stakeholders to promote inclusion
- Supporting workforce transformation, organisational development and culture change initiatives

Why Croydon?
This is an opportunity to influence organisation-wide change, help create a more inclusive workplace and contribute to the delivery of our People and Culture ambitions. If you're looking for a role where your work will have visible impact across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us
Croydon Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services. Our priorities include:
- Making the council financially sustainable
- Listening to, respecting and working in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthening collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensuring good governance and adopting best practice
- Developing our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer

Croydon Council supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience
- Experience of HR policy development and/or equality, diversity and inclusion work
- Knowledge of HR casework operational practice
- Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice

About You
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to translate complex information into practical solutions
- Collaborative, proactive approach with a genuine commitment to inclusion

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and a commitment to equality and inclusion are essential.