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SalaryJob Title:Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full-time.
University College Birmingham works in partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked eighth in the 2023 Guardian League Tables and 10th in the UK in the QS World University rankings 2023.
The Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join us as our Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
As the Head of EDI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our EDO strategy, ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our organisational culture. You will take strategic ownership of our EDI initiatives, including action plans and Charter mark commitments and work to embed these principles into all aspects of our operations, fostering inclusivity and driving meaningful change.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, experiences in leading EDI initiatives within a complex setting, have an expert knowledge of EDI legislation, policies and best practice, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and outcomes.
Benefits:
- Generous allocation of annual leave
- 26 days' paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions - 20.9%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Friday 8th March 2024.
Interview Dates - TBC.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
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