The University of Cambridge is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the world, with more than 13,500 employees. We are committed to providing a positive working, learning and social environment, with an inclusive culture that promotes equity and values diversity, in which everyone can thrive and do their best work. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Coordinator will join the University's specialist ED&I team, which sits in the Human Resources Division. The team is responsible for designing and delivering an ambitious programme of institutional and cultural change at the University. The team is forward-looking and committed to creating effective equality solutions.
The ED&I Coordinator will work closely with the Head of ED&I and the ED&I Consultants, as needed, to ensure the smooth running of ED&I initiatives across the University. Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive administrative and business support, coordinating meetings across governance structures, and overseeing the implementation of ED&I projects and tasks. You will also assist the team in administering ED&I related funds, supporting recruitment processes, and liaising with ED&I Champions and departments to drive forward our inclusion goals.
The Role
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. You should have experience meeting and diary management, note taking and working with multiple stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to your work. You must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. A key responsibility will be overseeing and administering ED&I funding, so experience in funding administration is critical. In addition, the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion is vital.
Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.
Benefits Of Working At Cambridge Include
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
- Schemes to support with relocation/the provision of accommodation
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, and a security check.
The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Ndunge Kivuitu, Head of ED&I at Ndunge.Kivuitu@admin.cam.ac.uk.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact hrdivisionaladmin@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 3rd February 2025
Interview Date: 28th February 2025
Please quote reference AH44525 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. It is also committed to addressing underrepresentation and therefore encourages applications from individuals who identify as Black or Asian, as they are currently underrepresented in the Human Resources Division.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further information
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