Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Job Title:Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full-time.

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

Winners of the International award at the 2023 What Uni Student Choice Awards, along with silver in the University of the Year category, they are committed to their student and staff communities.

The University works in partnership with one of the UK's leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 8th in The Guardian 2023 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.

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.

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