EDI Project Manager

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) is the first department of its kind in the UK. It has specific responsibility for addressing inequalities within the institution by creating sustainable cultural changes that will positively impact the University community. Our vision is that UEL is known as one of the UK’s most inclusive universities and delivers sector-leading outcomes because of its inclusiveness. We will advance an inclusive, equitable, respectful, and anti-racist environment for staff, students and stakeholders. We will also support the delivery of UEL’s legal obligations, under the Public Sector Equality Duty, with the elimination of discrimination, the advancement of equality of opportunity and fostering of good relations across UEL’s diverse communities.

 About the Job

The EDI Project Manager will support the coordination and administration of agreed EDI projects and workstreams within the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE), under the direction of senior OIE colleagues. This includes supporting charter award applications and related processes, including Athena SWAN, Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index and other equality frameworks, through evidence gathering, action tracking, project documentation and routine progress monitoring.

The role will also signpost colleagues to agreed guidance, resources and processes, and escalating complex, sensitive or strategic matters to senior OIE colleagues as appropriate. The role will also support the delivery of activities that contribute to an inclusive and equitable working and learning culture by assisting with communications, resources, events, campaigns and project administration that promote equality, diversity and inclusion for staff and students.

About You

The ideal candidate will lead on institution-wide EDI projects within the OIE, support charter award applications and processes.

You will have strong interpersonal skills, and if you are able to accurately and articulately deliver complex information in simple terms, then this role is for you. 

Review and work collaboratively to action key findings from Athena Swan Action Plan as well as other action plans arising from the other charters.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We are proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.