Senior Associate (Casework and transfer of expertise, Scotland)
Permanent
starting salary of £28,980 but with the scope to agree more in exceptional circumstances
Glasgow
Open to all candidates (those surplus within the Civil Service will be given priority at the shortlisting stage)

The Commission is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to make it more representative of society at all levels. Applications are therefore welcomed from as diverse a range of applicants as possible.

The Commission is committed to offering roles on flexible working patterns wherever possible.  This includes making roles available on a part time basis, considering alternative working hours or flexible working locations.  If you are applying on this basis, please indicate this on your application.  All appointments will be on merit, and requests for flexible working will not be taken into account during the selection process.

Overview of the role

If you want to make a difference and improve the lives of everyone in the country, the Equality and Human Rights Commission needs to hear from you. The work we do affects everyone and is about making Britain fairer. Whether that's fighting for better rights for disabled people, progress on race or gender equality, or ending discrimination at work, we are the leading voice that makes change happen.

• Working in the Commission’s Scotland and Corporate Delivery network, the Senior Associate - Casework and transfer of expertise in the Scotland legal team will have responsibility for the operational delivery of a casework service for people who have been discriminated against and will also deliver our transfer of expertise programme. The main responsibilities of this role will include:sourcing and investigating cases to determine those of strategic importance to the Commission,
• Providing information and legal guidance to individuals whose cases are being assessed for potential support by the Commission.
• Providing support and advice on discrimination and human rights to external advisors
• Creating and delivering a transfer of expertise programme, providing training across Scotland
• Developing and delivering projects and events on time and to the Commission's operating standards, to deliver the Commission's business plan
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder networks in pursuit of the delivery of projects
• Developing good working knowledge, within the Scottish context, of a number of domains, issues, specialisms or sectors, and
• Producing written reports and communication materials to maximise the impact of project work.

To be successful in this exciting yet challenging role, you will have:

• An understanding of equality and/or human rights legislation, together with knowledge of Scots law and experience of the Scottish legal system. preferably gained from working on projects with demonstrable outcomes,
• The ability to analytically examine information, investigate evidence and assess compliance with the EA and HRA
• The ability to translate legal concepts into clear, concise language, making recommendations to support decision - making or promote external compliance
• The ability to provide advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues, within the Scottish context, to advisors 
• The ability to develop, plan and deliver training on discrimination and human rights law to advisors and solicitors across Scotland
•  The ability to develop and maintain networks in key sectors to promote and progress equality and human rights
•  The ability to develop and maintaining expert knowledge of a number of sectors to inform the work of the Commission
• Ability to design, development and delivery a number of projects to promote and progress equality and human rights across key sectors, to deliver the Commission's business plan

To be fully effective in this role you will be required to demonstrate our core skills of leadership, delivery management and stakeholder engagement as well as certain knowledge, skills and experience.

In return, we can offer you a great place and a dedicated team working with you on subjects that really matter to people. We will support you in developing professional skills and expertise, encourage you to seek out opportunities and provide opportunities for you to broaden your horizons, develop new skills, and progress your career

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006. It operates independently to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote human rights. It contributes to making and keeping Britain a fair society in which everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. It encourages compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998 and is accredited by the UN as an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution.

Competencies

We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Delivery Management
• Professional Skills

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