Part-time study facility for management qualification or a masters degree in race relations might be available. Career development Race units tend to be small, therefore promotion opportunities could be limited. However, it is possible to move between organisations or to more general equal opportunities work. The salary data was collected in Dec 99 Most salaries are related to local government or civil service grades and may include a non contributory pension. Local travel is also necessary to attend meetings away from the office base.
Jobs are quite widely available Most opportunities occur in the larger urban areas.
The work involves dealing with politically sensitive and controversial issues. It is therefore stressful. Part-time work, job share and career breaks are possible. By the nature of the work employers adopt equal opportunities policies. Women do occupy some senior posts.