Job Description: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead

Overview of the Role:

Join our modern university located in the vibrant city of Leeds as the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Lead. In this pivotal position, you will champion the university’s mission to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, ensuring that equity and diversity are at the forefront of our institutional practices. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to achieve their best.

As the EDI Lead, your role is to actively support and integrate the EDI agenda across the institution. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels, influencing and guiding them to implement strategic priorities and initiatives both at the university-wide and departmental levels. Your focus will include supporting activities related to the student community and assisting staff who engage directly with students. This commitment to diversity will not only enhance our academic environment but also reinforce our institutional strategy of fostering an engaged and diverse community.

Advice for International Applicants:

When applying from an international education perspective, consider the following tips to strengthen your application:

1. Highlight Relevant Experience: Demonstrate your understanding of EDI principles and practices within an international context. Experience in global or multicultural environments can be particularly advantageous, showcasing your ability to adapt and implement EDI strategies across diverse cultural settings.

1. Emphasize Communication Skills: Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from various cultural backgrounds is crucial. Provide examples of how you have successfully influenced and engaged diverse audiences in previous roles.

1. Showcase Data-Driven Insights: Detail your experience in analyzing data to drive decision-making and implement change. Highlight any instances where you used data insights to address EDI challenges or enhance inclusivity.

1. Illustrate Training Expertise: If you’ve developed and delivered EDI training programs, especially in international or culturally varied settings, be sure to emphasize this. Such experience underscores your capability to educate and foster an inclusive mindset across different communities.

1. Convey Your Passion: Share your genuine commitment to EDI and your vision for driving cultural change within the university. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will resonate with the hiring team.

To express your interest in this transformative role, prepare a well-crafted application and visit this link for further details and to submit your application. If you’d like to discuss the role informally, reach out to Abbi Mottram at a.mottram@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Thursday, 6th March 2025 (23:59)
• Interview Week: Commencing 17th March 2025

University Benefits:

Working with us means accessing exceptional benefits including generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible work arrangements, reduced study fees, and subsidized fitness facilities, among others.

Leeds Beckett University is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and promoting fairness and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as Black, Asian, or from minority ethnic backgrounds, as well as disabled applicants and those from the LGBTQ community, to apply. These groups are currently underrepresented within our Professional Services.

We are proud to uphold these values and encourage you to review our EDI Glossary of Terminology to understand more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion