EDI Officer

Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Contract Type: 60% FTE

About the Role

We are seeking an EDI Officer to play a key role in turning the Mathematical Institute’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy into meaningful and measurable change. You will support a range of initiatives designed to foster a welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for our staff and students, with a particular focus on implementing, monitoring and evaluating our Athena Swan Action Plan. 

Working closely with the Associate Head of Department for People, the EDI Committee and colleagues across the department, you will provide specialist EDI advice and guidance, lead and support EDI projects, and use quantitative and qualitative data to assess progress and recommend practical actions. You will also share good practice with EDI colleagues across the wider University.

The post is part-time (60% FTE) and based in the Andrew Wiles Building in Oxford. This is primarily an on-site role, although remote working may be possible. 

About You

You will have substantial relevant experience of developing, implementing or evaluating initiatives relating to EDI, organisational culture, staff experience or people-focused institutional change, together with a strong understanding of equality and diversity issues. You will be organised, proactive and confident working independently, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to approach sensitive or complex issues with judgement and tact. 

You will also have experience of analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data and translating findings into clear recommendations for different audiences. Experience of working in higher education and with the Athena Swan accreditation process would be an advantage but is not essential.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Application Process

Please direct informal enquiries to the HR Administrator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 189213. 

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the above 'Apply' button.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on 02/11/2026 can be considered.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in person on 16/11/2026.

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