Associate Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Partner

About the Role

As part of a central Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you will be responsible for helping to implement and embed NTU's EDI strategy and action plans. We are looking for a proven strong communicator, who is highly organised, a passionate advocate for EDI and who has the ability to demonstrate collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise to input and influence policies and strategic projects related to EDI and to ensure that local and university-wide EDI focused priorities are delivered for both our colleagues and our students. You will have experience of identifying EDI challenges and developing effective solutions towards those challenges.

You will lead on one or more EDI themes, for example disability, gender, LBGTQ+, race, as a specialist area and contribute to the planning and delivery of institutional priorities linked to your theme, for example Athena Swan Charter, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: 8th October 2025

About Us

Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

We are committed to sustaining an inclusive learning and working environment, which is enriched by diversity, values differences and promotes fairness, respect and equality of opportunity. Our vision is to be recognised by our colleagues, students, alumni, stakeholders and partners as an inclusive community, where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Students and colleagues will be representative of the diverse talent we attract, locally, nationally and internationally. Equality, diversity and inclusion are the heart of everything we do.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team is here to support that commitment, and works strategically with colleagues from across the university to advance equality, diversity and inclusion, and to support a culture of engagement underpinned by respect for both our colleagues and our students.

As a member of our team, you'll work both independently and as part of a passionate team to drive the institutional priorities and progress on NTU's EDI Plan. Join us in contributing to realising our vision.

For any informal queries about the role or the EDI team, please contact Clare James (Head of EDI Operations) at clare.james@ntu.ac.uk. 

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.