Equalities Officer

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is the voice of firefighters in the UK, representing uniformed front line emergency staff of the fire and rescue services.  We are the only recognised trade union negotiating nationally for firefighters and emergency fire control staff.  

We're seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead, strengthen and develop the equalities work of the union.  You will achieve this by increasing the impact of equalities campaigns, education and projects.  Working collaboratively with officials of all levels of the union, and particularly the equalities sections, as well as colleagues in the education and policy & research departments, your work will make a real difference to the lived experience of FBU members.

You will design and deliver schools and seminars for equality section members and reps as well as designing, co-ordinating and delivering on campaigns and initiatives around equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-harassment, fairness, culture and culture change. 

Having empathy with under-represented groups, you will be resilient and able to relate to a wide spectrum of people, such as firefighters, lay officials, senior officials and members of the public.   You will have a demonstrable ability to make change in the context of equalities issues, along with a proven track record of developing and delivering education, training and campaigns, ideally in relation to equalities.

The role will be based in the FBU head office and there will be some travel and working away from home.  Head office is currently at Kingston upon Thames and will be relocating to central London (Vauxhall) in approximately 3-4 months.

If you want to make a difference, if you are committed to advancing awareness and education on equalities issues in a trade union context, and if you feel aligned to the aims and objectives of the FBU, we are interested in hearing from you.

Benefits include:

Generous annual leave  

Additional Christmas office closure period

Final salary pension scheme

Employee assistance programme 

Season ticket loan

Annual Christmas bonus

Eyecare claim back scheme

Childcare assistance scheme

Flexible working arrangements

To apply please submit your CV with supporting statement (each to be no more than two sides of A4) 

Closing date and time: Monday 2nd September – 10.00 am

Interviews will be held on 12th September