Student Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer (Chaplaincy and Operations)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,546 to £35,116, with potential progression once in post to £39,355 a year

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Summary

The Student Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer (Chaplaincy and Operations) in the Student EDI team will play a key role in supporting the University to deliver our founding civic ambitions of equality of opportunity for all. This involves coordinating and delivering projects as identified in the University’s Access and Participation Plan, Chaplaincy Review, and EDI Strategy and will undertake work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Student Affairs (Postgraduate and EDI) and Head of Student EDI.

You will assist with the operational and administrative tasks within the team's portfolio and ensure the maintenance and upkeep of Multi-faith Chaplaincy facilities. Additionally, you will manage the team's digital presence, including email accounts, webpages, social media profiles, newsletters, and other communications. This role contributes to the smooth running of day-to-day activities, coordinates events, and facilitates communication with a diverse range of students, staff, chaplains, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to EDI for students, as well as an understanding of the function of spiritual support and community cohesion within a university chaplaincy.

Main Duties

• Managing day-to-day administration and digital presence of the Student EDI team, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of Chaplaincy facilities in collaboration with the Estates Office and Campus Services;
• Maintaining effective communication channels and collaborative relationships as primary liaison with the sending bodies of the University’s chaplains to ensure alignment with the University’s values and the needs of students;
• Assisting the University's chaplains and the Guild of Students' faith societies for their services to the University community, such as liaison with University departments and administering the Chaplaincy’s Events and Activities grant;
• Coordinating activities as identified in the University’s Access and Participation Plan, Chaplaincy Review, EDI Strategy, and other current or future projects of the Student EDI team;
• Organising and delivering Student EDI events and Chaplaincy’s activities, with a focus on enhancing engagement and the overall attendee experience;
• Supervising EDI student ambassadors and/or Chaplaincy student assistants to enhance an inclusive campus culture, promote good inter-faith relations, and embed community cohesion;
• resource efficient working;
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) - where no equivalent qualification is held, practical relevant experience and expertise in Higher Education will be required;
• Good awareness of issues related to faith expression, inter/intra-faith matters, and broader EDI affairs in a university environment;
• Strong understanding of the student experience, issues, and the student lifecycle;
• Ability to establish and communicate clear boundaries to students and stakeholders to ensure assistance is provided proportionally and within defined resources and limits;

Informal enquiries can be made to Loreal Stokes, email: l.m.stokes@bham.ac.uk  

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