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) 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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If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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