Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor Fire and Rescue Service

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

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Grade: D

Salary: £31,537 to £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143)

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: Service Headquarters, Salisbury with flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed. Attendance at service locations for key activities and meetings is required.

Appointment type: Permanent

Contact: Christine Sharma, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager –  Ch

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight). Interviews on Tuesday 17 February 2026.

• Encourage and innovate to promote inclusion for all.
• Work with the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Support Officer to coordinate and deliver ED&I training.
• Provide support to the ED&I Support Officer and ED&I Manager, including arranging culture development committee meetings, staff network meetings, producing minutes, and ensuring meeting actions are completed.
• Collate ED&I survey information from new starters, review and analyse reports, and provide action items to the ED&I Support Officer and ED&I Manager.
• Manage the People Impact Assessment (PIA) process, advising managers to ensure PIAs are completed at the correct level and updated regularly.

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in ED&I or HR.
• Knowledge and understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion legislation.
• Recent relevant experience in similar role carrying out a range of administration tasks.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and procedures to problem‑solve and provide advice.
• Passion for fairness, equity, diversity, and inclusion and a proactive mindset to promote these values.

• Full current driving licence and ability to travel as required. Own vehicle may be required; a service vehicle may be available. Manual transmission only.
• Prepared to travel 2‑3 days per week within the service area.
• Ability to work occasional evening duties to support delivery of ED&I training and on‑call staff at drill nights.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be required before offer.
• Pre‑employment checks including identity, right to work, medical, references, employment history and explanation of any gaps in employment.

We offer a flexi‑time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, family‑friendly schemes and health & well‑being services.

Submit an application through our system. Please do not email CVs; use the application forms. We encourage candidates to include evidence of their qualifications and experience.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

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