EDI Manager

This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)? Do you have experience of leading activities and achieving impact across a complex organization? Can you motivate and inspire others to work towards achieving collective goals?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

This is an exciting new role in the Faculty of Social Sciences, working closely with the Faculty leadership team to deliver the EDI agenda contained in the Faculty Vision and Strategy 2023-2030: Changing the world, for the good of all, in line with the University’s wider EDI Strategy.

You will support and work with colleagues in the Faculty to plan, prioritize and deliver a wide range of EDI initiatives. You will have responsibility for the operational direction and delivery of EDI work, and will provide support and guidance to colleagues in pursuit of embedding EDI across the Faculty.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Faculty to mainstream and embed equality and inclusion. You will work with senior management, staff and student networks, staff and student unions, Faculty EDI Leads and Committees, and other working groups and key stakeholders to identify needs and develop guidance documents, policy and actions to promote greater inclusion for all staff and students. You will advise on ways to effectively share best practice and will seek opportunities to address areas of under-representation, or differences in experiences and outcomes.

You will demonstrate a strong professional commitment to advancing EDI through previous experience of working in the field. You will have experience of teamwork that delivers results. Your communication and influencing skills will enable you to build high quality relationships across the Faculty and University.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary 
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

John Balfour, Director of Operations

Tel: (+44) 0113 343 8973

Email: J.P.Balfour@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

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