Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.

We are looking to appoint an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner, who can provide effective thought leadership and partnering across the University to ensure delivery against BNU’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The EDI BP drives strategic, cultural and measurable change to address unequal disparities across the university community to create a place where everyone can thrive. Working closely with key interested parties such as the Vice Chancellor, Heads of School, Directors, staff networks, committees, Student’s Union and community organisations to sustain progress and develop sector leading practice, the EDIBP will horizon scan, sensitively provide expert advice, seek out opportunity and mitigate risk to make sure ‘Being you at BNU’ is a reality for everyone in our community.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Rachael Cornwall at Rachael.Cornwall@bnu.ac.uk.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 28 February 2023

Interview Date: TBC

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.

Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

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