People Experience Officer

Job Title: People Experience Officer 
Contract Type: Permanent 
Salary: £43,329 (£47,990 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) 
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time 
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 
Location: Liverpool, Speke 

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. 

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. 

The difference you will make as a People Experience Officer 
Reporting into the Head of People Experience, the Officer is an expert in a number of disciplines that include colleague engagement and experience, appreciation, voice, wellbeing and/or Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).  The role would deliver against the people experience and engagement, and/or \wellbeing and EDI Objectives for the Group.  Responsible for proactively designing, developing and implementing modern and innovative solutions, initiatives and frameworks to improve colleague experience and / or helping to ensure our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.  

About you 
We are looking for someone with 
•  Deep technical expert on either colleague experience and engagement and or EDI with proven track record in proactively and independently designing solutions and delivering initiatives that work, in area of expertise, in large, complex organisations.
•  A passion for and proven experience of driving employee engagement and behavioural and cultural change.
•  Knowledge of the Equality Act and proven track record of implementing diversity and equality best practice initiatives.  Understanding and addressing barriers to equality, diversity and successfully advising and addressing related issues, whilst keeping organisation safe and legally compliant.

Why Riverside? 
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.  
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. 

Working with us, you’ll enjoy: 
•  Competitive pay & generous pension  
•  28 days holidays plus bank holidays 
•  Flexible working options available 
•  Investment in your learning, personal development and technology 
•  A wide range of benefits 

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.  

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.