Job title: Equity, diversity and inclusion Lead

Department: Human Resources (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing (EDIW))

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: 7

Salary: £42,217.29 - £49,381.29 per annum inclusive of London Allowance

Location: Bloomsbury

Hours: 35 hours per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About The Department

2025 is an exciting year for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing (EDIW) at SOAS, and a great time to become the fourth member of our friendly and supportive team. We are about to submit two significant applications for equality charter marks (Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter), as well as developing the next SOAS EDIW strategy, which will launch in September 2025.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment where all staff and students achieve their full potential. We celebrate our diverse community, and want to ensure equitable outcomes for every member, through conscious and intentional inclusion.

About The Role

This Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead post is responsible for coordinating, co-designing, and implementing EDI projects and initiatives across the institution. You will have specific responsibility for working with the Race Equality Charter (REC) oversight group to oversee the REC action plan, supporting work on equality impact assessments, as well as other areas of EDI more broadly.

Working with the Head of EDIW, and the wider team, there will be space for the post holder to be creative and contribute to the development of the new EDIW strategy, and new EDI initiatives. The EDIW team is committed to further embedding EDIW into departments and central services teams, and increasing staff and student engagement and momentum with EDIW.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How To Apply

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Accessibility and inclusivity

If you need the application in an alternative format then please contact us at HR Contact Form | SOAS. If you are shortlisted and require any reasonable adjustments at interview stage then please also let us know.

What Next

Once you have submitted your application, we will shortlist people with the most relevant experience and skills based on the role description. Those people will then be invited to an interview at which they will be asked competency-based and role-specific questions, along with a short exercise to complete.

Closing date: 02nd February 2025

Interviews to be held: TBC

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact HR Contact Form | SOAS.

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

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We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, including disabled applicants, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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