Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Join the world’s number one university for art and design.

The Royal College of Art is the leading global institution for postgraduate art and design education. Ranked No.1 in the world for art and design, we are a community of artists, designers, architects, communicators and creative thinkers shaping the future through practice, research and innovation.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer to help us realise our ambition of building a truly inclusive, intellectually open and respectful community where all students and staff can thrive.

About the role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of the College’s institutional transformation. Working closely with the Head of EDI and colleagues across academic and professional services teams, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver key EDI projects aligned to the College’s strategy and action plans
• Support progress on external frameworks including the Race Equality Charter and other sector initiatives
• Analyse EDI data to identify trends, disparities and areas for action
• Contribute to policy development and ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty
• Prepare reports, dashboards and governance papers to track impact and progress
• Foster meaningful engagement with staff networks, student representatives and senior leaders
• Support open and constructive dialogue on complex issues, balancing equality principles with freedom of academic expression

You will play a central role in embedding evidence-led, legally robust and proportionate approaches to equity and inclusion across the College’s culture, policies and decision-making.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience working in EDI across multiple equality areas
• A strong understanding of equality legislation and the Higher Education regulatory landscape
• Proven ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Excellent analytical skills, with confidence interpreting and presenting quantitative and qualitative data
• Sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels

You will be highly organised, proactive and motivated, with a clear commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations across diverse communities.

Why join us?

At the RCA, you will work within a globally respected institution that values creativity, critical thinking and bold ideas. You will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to shaping an inclusive culture within a dynamic, international postgraduate environment at the forefront of contemporary art and design.

If you are ready to help drive forward our EDI ambitions at the world’s leading art and design university, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join us in shaping a more equitable and inclusive future.  Please see Information Pack for more details of this exciting full time and permanent role.

This role closes for applications on 11.59pm on Sunday 8 March 2026

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 20th March 2026

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