Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Your request details

1- How many equality and diversity posts, uniformed and non-uniformed, are employed in
South Yorkshire Police?
2- What is the cost of such posts and any necessary direct admin support?
3- How many of these posts are filled by ethnic minority applicants?
4- What is the number and cost of external training bodies and courses for equality and diversity
training?

Response
I approached our HR Department as well as our Training Department for assistance with your request, they provided me with the following:

Question 1
As of 1 February 2025, the Force has the following roles:
1 X Race Action Plan Chief Inspector
1 X Race Action Plan Support Assistant (Band B)
1 x Positive Action Sergeant
1 x Police Race Action Plan Constable

Question 2
Race Action Plan Chief Inspector - £67,509.00 - £70,200.00
Race Action Plan Support Assistant (Band B) - £24,222.00 - £26,106.00
Positive Action Sergeant – £51,408.00 - £53,943.00
Police Race Action Plan Constable – £29,907.00 - £48,231.00

Question 3
2

Question 4
A total of £746 has been spent on EDI External Training since 2020/21, please see breakdown below:

2020/21 - Leaders Equality Law at Work Conference - £656
2021/22 - Neurodiversity at Work - £90
Nothing for further financial years.