Natalie Gordon Email & Phone Number

Wembley

Within my role, I: - Led on equality advice across the council, which resulted in for example the provision of Changing Places toilets in new developments.- Implemented and monitored the organisations annual equality action plans.- Supported four staff networks (cultural diversity, disability, LGBT+ and gender equality) inc. to inform policies and a new staff wellbeing area. - Worked with resident forums and partners such as Business in the Community, Stonewall and the Business… Show more Within my role, I: - Led on equality advice across the council, which resulted in for example the provision of Changing Places toilets in new developments.- Implemented and monitored the organisations annual equality action plans.- Supported four staff networks (cultural diversity, disability, LGBT+ and gender equality) inc. to inform policies and a new staff wellbeing area. - Worked with resident forums and partners such as Business in the Community, Stonewall and the Business Disability Forum.- Designed and facilitated training.- Helped develop Brent's evidence base on equalities locally. Promoted widely to inform equality analysis.- Worked with HR, for example, to promote equality monitoring.- Reported to the Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Equalities quarterly.Achievements: - Led on the organisations Equality Impact Assessment for their 19/20 and 20/21 budget, including producing a cumulative Equality Impact Assessment.- Led on and worked with legal colleagues to write staff guidance on considering equality impacts in reports - Supported the organisation to become a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer and sign the BSL charter.- Led on the council's International Women's Day event in 2019, with over 300 attendees, and a number of high profile speakers. - Led on the development of the council's Equality Strategy 2019 - 2023- Developed a questionnaire using the consultation portal Delib:https://consultation.brent.gov.uk/chief-executive-department/equality/ Organised user testing. 175 responses were received.- Produced an engagement plan to promote the council's Equality Strategy consultation- Designed and commissioned an Easy Read questionnaire and BSL video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xm_ygJRKw0 - Organised multiple engagement events- Led on analysing qualitative and quantitative responses - Delivered equalities training for Councillors and staff- Advised on accessibility for the London Borough of Culture 2020 programme. Show less

Worked on making local data available to community groups using the software tableau. Promoted awareness of the organisations communities and prevention work amongst partner organisations. Supported the organisations social value work, including the annual event 'We Are Surrey', which brings together businesses and voluntary organisations to develop opportunities based on local needs.

- Led on the implementation of the NHS Accessible Information Standard. Developed an implementation plan, and worked effectively with senior colleagues across procurement, finance, information governance, legal and communications. Developed guidance for commissioners and staff training. Wrote staff accessibility guidance, web content and briefings for different audiences. Wrote and implemented a communications plan and presented to staff, residents and key partners, receiving positive… Show more - Led on the implementation of the NHS Accessible Information Standard. Developed an implementation plan, and worked effectively with senior colleagues across procurement, finance, information governance, legal and communications. Developed guidance for commissioners and staff training. Wrote staff accessibility guidance, web content and briefings for different audiences. Wrote and implemented a communications plan and presented to staff, residents and key partners, receiving positive feedback.- Reviewed the effectiveness of information and advice services with senior commissioners and health partners in North West Surrey, and produced an Information and Advice Local Action Plan. Developed effective relationships between organisations, including locality teams, contact centre staff and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Show less

London, United Kingdom

Researched the use of public sector procurement and legislation to achieve equality objectives, including the Social Value Act 2012. Researched good practice case study examples, such as the London Olympics 2012, which improved under-represented groups in construction.

York, United Kingdom

- Implemented the organisations commitment to becoming a ‘dementia friendly’ organisation, including facilitating workshops to over 250 internal and external staff, including directors, and JRF trustees.- Presented JRF's research on dementia and everyday help to professionals, for example, at national and regional events. - Wrote a training needs analysis report on staff training needs on dementia and presented findings to directors.- Interviewed the author Wendy Mitchell, at the… Show more - Implemented the organisations commitment to becoming a ‘dementia friendly’ organisation, including facilitating workshops to over 250 internal and external staff, including directors, and JRF trustees.- Presented JRF's research on dementia and everyday help to professionals, for example, at national and regional events. - Wrote a training needs analysis report on staff training needs on dementia and presented findings to directors.- Interviewed the author Wendy Mitchell, at the national conference Dementia Congress, on her experiences of living with dementia.- Contributed to reports ‘On the journey to becoming a dementia friendly organisation’, and ‘The costs and benefits of paying all the lowest-paid care home workers in the UK the Living Wage’.- Supported the Public Affairs Team and organised equality engagement events as part of the organisation’s diversity and campaigns work. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Researched and presented on child poverty measurements, and helped to organise policy events during the party conference season.

London, United Kingdom

Supported a team of young people to complete a residential internship programme based on widening access to the professions.

Master Of Science (Msc) Social Policy And Planning, Merit

Activities and Societies: Attended a wide range of policy events, and participated in the LSE Gender Institute development weekend.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Geography, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Successfully completed the 'Introduction to British Sign Language' 10-week course at Gilesgate college.

Education record

A Levels - Maths (A), Biology (A), Geography (A) AS Level - Theology (A) GCSEs - 4 A*, 5 As