Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Students)

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The opportunity

Are you a passionate advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion? Do you have the vision and expertise to drive transformative change in a dynamic and creative academic environment?

UAL is looking for an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager to lead our efforts in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

As an EDI Manager, you will be a key player in our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion team, spearheading student-focused EDI initiatives and projects. Your role will involve formulating policies, conducting research, and developing guidelines to enhance the student experience through a lens of equity and inclusion.

You will collaborate closely with colleges, professional services, and external partners to ensure that UAL remains at the forefront of best practices in EDI. Your responsibilities will also include advising on Equality Impact Assessments, delivering training, and contributing to our Race Equality Charter initiatives.

Is this position not quite right? Explore other opportunities within our Culture Hub Team and find the perfect role for you.

We are hosting an online careers event, where you will have an opportunity to meet the team and get to know more about us.

Culture Hub Careers Event – Virtual (MS Teams)

• When: Tuesday 18th June from 13:00 to 14:00
• Where: Microsoft Teams (online)
• Register here: Eventbrite 

About you

You will bring a wealth of experience in managing EDI initiatives, particularly those related to students.

Your in-depth knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and its application in higher education, combined with your experience in handling charters like Athena SWAN and the Race Equality Charter, will be crucial.

You will be adept at navigating the complexities of large institutions and will be skilled in influencing and training diverse audiences, including senior staff.

Your ability to produce and analyse statistical reports, along with your effective communication and leadership skills, will ensure the successful implementation of our EDI strategies.

Full requirements can be found in the person specification section of the job description.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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