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A new fixed term opportunity ( 6 months) has arisen in our EDI team for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in creating an inclusive environment.

Are you passionate about driving positive change through equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)? Join us and help us implement the objectives outlined in our EDI, race equity, and Athena SWAN action plans.

About The Role

As part of our dynamic team, you'll project manage our key EDI initiatives, including equality charter-marks, surveys, and data analysis. You'll also support the delivery of Sanger Excellence Fellowships and collaborate across the organisation to foster a more inclusive and diverse culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Management: Project manage the delivery of the objectives outlined in the organisation’s EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), race equity, and Athena SWAN action plans, ensuring a proactive approach to continually improving and developing gender and race practices within the organisation. Contribute to advancing the organisation's EDI agenda by identifying areas for improvement and introducing best practices that drive meaningful cultural change.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Lead the collection and analysis of equality data, identify trends, and present findings through dashboards and reports.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide secretariat support for various EDI committees and working groups.
Event Coordination: Assist in organising staff engagement events and manage the Equality in Science programme, including liaising with the EDI Programme Coordinator.
Communication & Promotion: Produce content to promote EDI projects across multiple channels, including the website, social media, and newsletters.
Improvements: Be proactive in developing gender and race practices

Essential Skills & Experience

Solid understanding of EDI legislation and best practices.
Experience with EDI-related charter-marks (e.g., Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter).
Strong data analysis and report writing skills.
Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse teams.

About Us

Our global reputation for excellence is strengthened by our commitment to developing and maintaining a forward-looking organisation where staff from all backgrounds can thrive. By striving to promote and maintain a diverse, inclusive and stimulating workplace, we are celebrating and valuing our staff for their differences in thought, background, experience and perspectives.

You can read more about our team, EDI strategy and achievements here; https://www.sanger.ac.uk/about/equality-in-science/

Other Information

Salary range: £41,139 to £49,367. Final salary dependent on skills and experience.
Flexible hybrid working opportunity
Closing date for applications: 9th February

Hybrid Working At Wellcome Sanger

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

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