Equalities Compliance Lead

Civil Service
Part Time
Birmingham
56,850 - 63,980
Posted 1 weeks ago

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Job summary

At DSIT were all about improving peoples lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.

We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.

We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.

We do all this to enable the Governments 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.

Above all, we focus on improving peoples lives. Whether its researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

Our Inclusive Environment

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. Weare enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Planand the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

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We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm

You can also follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/

Job description

The Matrix Programme is a transformation initiative involving 7 Departments (listed at end). It is a unique cross-government collaboration that will unlock simpler, better, and more joined up working by bringing together the systems, processes, and ways of working for key government functions such as HR, Finance or Procurement, commonly known as Shared Services.

The Programme is part of the Shared Services Team within DSIT, a fantastic team passionate about improving the existing shared services experience for DSIT and its partners, whilst working to deliver the strategic objectives of the Government Shared Services Strategy, which are:

Better experience for all users - intuitive systems that are easy to use and mobile-enabled.

Efficiency and value for money - better systems and services which support productivity and seek to reduce costs.

Standardised processes and data - support interoperability, making it easier to understand and compare corporate data.

Over the coming months well be preparing to roll out Neo, our powerful new HR and Finance technology and service for the Matrix cluster - driving a more modern, digital government. Neo is a cloud-based system, powered by Workday that will replace legacy HR and finance technology and offline processes. Designed to streamline administrative activities and promote intuitive self-service, Neo is enabling time back to focus on what we value the most serving the public. Moreover, Neos adoption means we are harnessing the power of shared technology at scale. This unified way of working delivers better, more accurate data - eliminating errors, creating one trusted source of truth and accurate reporting. Neo is more than just a new system; its enabling us to be data-led, to work smarter, respond faster and deliver services that truly meet the needs of the public.

The Departments forming the Matrix Programme include: Cabinet Office (CO), Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), Department for Business Trade (DBT), Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Department for Education (DfE), and His Majesty's Treasury (HMT).

Person specification

Short Summary:

The Equalities Compliance Lead will provide strategic oversight and coordination of all equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) activity across the Matrix Programme.

The role will ensure our legal obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) continue to be met through the lifetime of the Programme, ensuring equality considerations are fully embedded into programme planning, governance, delivery and decision-making. The postholder will strengthen accountability, improve visibility of equality risks, and support ongoing identification of impacts on protected groups. The postholder will act as the central point of contact for equality matters across the Programme and departments, ensuring a consistent and proactive approach to EDI.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

We are looking for someone to lead the next stage of the Programmes assessment of and proactive management of equality and diversity impacts, in line with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and PSED.

You are the subject matter expert, providing advice and guidance to programme leadership and delivery teams on Equality Impact Assessments and inclusive design.

You will lead the refresh and update of the Programmes PSED analysis for future phases and business case submissions.

In this role, you will coordinate equality activity across the programme, ensuring activities are clearly integrated into the Programme Plan and are reported through governance forums with clear escalation routes.

You will monitor interdependencies and track progress against existing commitments from previous PSED assessments.

You will collaborate with the Service Team and our accessibility specialist to ensure any impacts for users with disabilities or those using assistive technologies are addressed in good time.

You will build strong and meaningful partnerships with staff networks and department change champions to ensure effective engagement takes place.

You will engage with departmental stakeholders, HR and D&I leads, and suppliers to promote alignment and share best practice.

In this role, you will help build capability across the programme by developing resources and supporting colleagues to embed equality and inclusion in their work.

Essential Criteria

We are looking for someone with in‑depth knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), and the ability to interpret and apply these requirements in a programme delivery context.

You will bring proven experience in leading or coordinating equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within a large organisation or complex programme environment.

You will have direct experience conducting Equality Impact Assessments or preparing PSED documentation, with a solid understanding of how these shape programme decisions and outcomes.

We are looking for someone with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, who is able to build positive, effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries.

We are looking for someone who can educate and support others in applying equality considerations, including developing guidance and materials.

You will be comfortable navigating complex relationships, for example working closely with staff networks from an HR or EDI perspective.

You will understand programme management processes and be able to integrate equality activities into delivery plans, governance structures and decision‑making.

You will have experience monitoring and tracking equality activities through formal governance structures, including escalation and reporting mechanisms.

You will bring strong analytical and reporting skills, using data to inform decisions, assess impact and track progress over time.

Desirable Criteria

Relevant professional qualifications or training in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion or programme/project management.

Awareness of accessibility considerations within a digital and technology environments, with an understanding of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.2 AA).

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