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.
If a candidate can offer relevant experience, an HND qualification will be viewed as quite acceptable. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed A postgraduate qualification in Race Relations may be helpful, but related work experience is much more important. This is sometimes possible Although a degree is not essential over two thirds of Race Equality Officers have degrees and many are professionally trained Teachers, Lawyers or Social workers. Experience Pre-entry experience is essential Practical experience of race and related issues is essential. This may have been gained via employment in law, youth, community, health or social work etc or via extensive involvement in voluntary work.