Race Equality and Cultural Heritage (ReaCh) Network (Formerly BME) - Events & Media Officer

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Job overview

EEAST is looking for an Events & Media Officer for the Race Equality and Cultural Heritage (ReaCh) Network (Formerly BME)

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Online link below. Applicants will then be issued a full EOI form to complete with managers signature.

This is a voluntary role which will be undertaken alongside your current role.

Abstraction from your current role will be agreed in line with service requirements as per the abstraction policy.

This role has been approved and continues to receive support from the Trust Executive Team.

Please refer to the attached documents Staff Equality Networks Consultation Expectations.

Main duties of the job

The Media & Events Officer will have responsibility for supporting the following functions:

• Fostering links between the East of England Ambulance Trust Service and similar providers within Health who share the same vision.
• Being aware of all events and networking opportunities within the East of England area that the network can link to.
• Linking in with external events providers and representing the DSN and EEAST AMB
• Provide support to colleagues linking men with mentors or role models
• Co-ordinate a limited number of social events around the activities of the group for members of the network and other colleagues within the Trust

The Group may invite such persons it deems necessary to its meetings for contribution to specific agenda items.

Working for our organisation

EAST BME Network was established in November 2017 by the deputy director of people and culture. The group is a cross representative group of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic employees from across EEAST.

The aim of the group is to work with the Trust to utilise the skills and resources of its Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic employees in order to add value to the organisation and make EEAST a great place to work.

The priorities of the BME network are:

• Recruitment and retention of new and existing BME employees
• Collaborate with BME communities to work for EEAST
• Work to make EEAST an employer of choice for BME applicants
• Support positive action initiatives
• Network to support recruitment panels.
• Buddy/mentor support for new BME staff joining EEAST
• Mentoring and coaching of new and existing BME staff
• Promote career development opportunities -
• Developing an inclusive culture
• Open days/presentations of BME Network
• To contribute to and support the delivery of the Workforce Race Equality Standard Action Plan

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached JD for a more details on the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

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Essential criteria

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References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

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We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.