Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

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The opportunity

If you are an experienced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional looking to take the next step in your career, this exciting role presents an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact leading and contributing to EDI initiatives, projects and policy work at a world leading university.

At UAL, our dedicated EDI team develops and influences strategy and policy, and provides high quality information, advice and guidance on all staff and students’ equality, diversity and inclusion matters. The team works closely with our Diversity Champions and Executive Board for Equality Diversity and Inclusion who represent both academic and professional service staff.

Working closely with the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, as the EDI Manger, you will be responsible for specific project work that further promotes and progresses the work on UAL’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda.

You will take the lead on advising the University’s colleges and professional services on Equality Impact Assessments of policies/procedures/decisions, on a proactive basis and act as the first point of contact for queries and information relating to the Race Equality Charter.
You will also assist in formulating policies, procedures and practical guidelines and ensuring that the University is able to learn from good practice, evaluate risk, anticipate change and maximise opportunities. The role also has line management responsibility.

About you

Educated to degree level or with equivalent qualification or quantifiable experience, you will have substantial experience working in an EDI role in a busy department, preferably in an academic environment. 

You will have demonstrable advanced knowledge of E&D, involving a critical understanding of relevant theory and principles. It is imperative that you can communicate, build and maintain excellent working relationships with a diverse range of people at all levels, both within and outside the University.

Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the ability to empathise with staff and use tact, discretion and diplomacy, and appreciation of different cultures are pre-requisites for this role. 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Zele Akhilele, Resourcing Adviser via email at Peoplestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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