Team Leader Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland - C1

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered. 

Overview

The Equality, Inclusion & Human Rights Directorate’s mission is to ensure equality, inclusion and human rights are at the centre of everything the Scottish Government does, promoting equality, tackling discrimination and fostering inclusion. The Mainstreaming and Inclusion Division is responsible for delivering a diverse range of high-profile policy work including: mainstreaming equality, inclusion and human rights into strategic decision making such as PfG and the Budget, the Mainstreaming Strategy, the Public Sector Equality Duty, hate crime, community cohesion, faith and belief, strategic anti-racism policy and the establishment of AROS.

The establishment of AROS represents a significant step in building national infrastructure to address structural and institutional racism in Scotland; it is a PfG commitment. The purpose of the AROS will be to support and challenge the Scottish Government and other public bodies to deliver genuine and irreversible systemic change. It will be a national centre of excellence in Scotland on policy and practice through an intersectional, anti-racism lens.

AROS is designed to be:

• an Observatory which brings together quantitative and qualitative data on ethnic and racial inequalities in Scotland
• a repository which holds historical and current evidence from a range of different sources to maintain awareness and inform actions
• a collaboration that reflects the consensus between the Scottish Government and all other relevant stakeholders that Scotland needs to better engage with the experiences of those adversely racialised in society
• exemplifying co-producion, led by those who are most affected by its outcomes.

The postholder will also line-manage a B3 Policy Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the service contract for AROS Hosting with University of Strathclyde and Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), and the associated budget

• Build strong collaborative relationships with AROS Host leads, AROS co-Chief Executives and senior management team; and support the incubation and mobilisation of AROS

• Foster understanding, promote awareness, and strengthen cooperation with AROS across the Scottish Government

• Provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders on anti-racism and engagement with AROS, including managing sensitive issues that attract scrutiny and involve balancing competing priorities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including community organisations, public bodies, and internal teams, to help facilitate engagement with AROS 

• Lead on capability-building initiatives to embed anti-racism principles in policy-making across Scottish Government.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position. 

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C1 employees. 

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.