Inclusive Practice Officer

About this role: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) underpin the core values of the university. It is a fast-paced and dynamic area of work.

The EDI team manages both the EDI and Health and Wellbeing strategies, working across the whole university to identify priorities and embed best practice.

Inclusive Practice Officers work on a range of culture change activities which support our Transforming Futures EDI Strategy 2030. Current projects for our team include ground up EDI and health and wellbeing initiatives: supporting creation of our anti-racist approach, University mental health, and policy and equality analysis development work to create an inclusive university through our broader practice and decision making.

The EDI team is part of the Inclusivity & Engagement Team at UWE Bristol. Our aim is to deliver outstanding outcomes for all of our students in partnership with Faculties and other Services. Our work inputs into student recruitment and retention; academic success; student satisfaction and graduate destination outcomes.

About you: You will have a good understanding of EDI issues for staff and students at universities. Working with a wide range of colleagues, you will have the scope to test out new approaches, as well as to evaluate and measure impact of these approaches.

You will have experience of developing and delivering inspiring training and activities that engage staff and students. You will work collaboratively across the university to develop and strengthen cross-cultural relationships, and develop, lead and coordinate delivery of activities over the academic year. This could include running a stall at an event, delivering briefings or training, organising and leading planning meetings, and meeting with students and staff to conduct focus groups.

You will bring your organisational and administrative skills and creativity to a role that will be varied, often self-directed, and make a real difference to the lived experience of an inclusive culture at UWE.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 36,000 students and 4,200 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes as well as opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol. All appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Vicky Swinerd at email: Vicky.Swinerd@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.

The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.