RAI UK (www.rai.ac.uk) is a new initiative aiming to establish a Responsible AI Centre in the UK through collaboration with industry, learned societies, and leading research institutions worldwide. As the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Coordinator for RAI UK, you will be based at the Institute of Mental Health (Jubilee Campus) within the School of Medicine and Computer Science. However, you will work closely with an operations team across three institutions, namely the University of Nottingham, University of Southampton, and Kings College London.

To excel in this role, you must possess proven experience in event planning and coordination, running workshops and training sessions, as well as engaging with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include coordinating a series of EDI and RRI events, leading and delivering RAI UK’s EDI and RRI activities in collaboration with the EDI and RRI Director and AI UK Delivery Team, developing new EDI and RRI resources in partnership with academics and partners, establishing strong relationships with RAI UK partners, internal teams, and relevant external organizations, producing informative material to update partners and the public about RAI UK’s activities, and actively seeking opportunities for outreach activities.

This position is a permanent role, with underlying funding until March 31, 2028. The working hours are part-time (18.45 hours), and on occasion, you may be required to work evenings and weekends with sufficient notice.

At the University of Nottingham, we prioritize creating an inclusive and diverse culture that enables individuals to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model that allows employees to divide their work time between the office and home. We believe that this balance brings long-term benefits to our institution and employees. Furthermore, we consider equality and diversity to be integral to our success as an organization. We promote a diverse workforce that includes individuals from various racial, educational, and social backgrounds and different age groups, as this diversity brings about unique opportunities for the University of Nottingham.

For further details about this role, you can contact Elvira Perez Vallejos via email at elvira.perez@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please be aware that our university is a caring, inclusive, supportive, and positive community that welcomes individuals from different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. We greatly value diversity, which is essential to our values and enriches campus life. We encourage applications from individuals in the UK, Europe, and around the world. For more information about the support we offer international colleagues, please refer to our Moving to Nottingham pages.

All applicants for this position will be considered equally, provided they have the necessary permission to work in the UK according to the requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration. For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

For successful international applicants, we offer financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge, as well as interest-free loans to assist with the expenses related to immigration for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information, please consult our Financial Support for Visas and the Immigration Health Surcharge webpages