College EDI Manager

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London (Central Saint Martins) invites applications for the College Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours) at CSM in London/Remote hybrid focuses on delivering EDI strategies, action plans and stakeholder engagement to advance the Race Equality Charter and staff policies.

You will work with the EDI team to monitor initiatives, provide consultations and ensure data-driven impact across colleges, contributing to inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience leading EDI initiatives in education or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and related developments.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead EDI initiatives and manage complex projects using data-driven approaches.
• Support College-level Race Equality Charter Action Plan and EDI Committee activities.
• Collaborate with UAL EDI team to deliver training and consultations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Training delivery

Job description

CSM - King's Cross, London UK (50%) / Home (50%)

£44,375 to £52,977 per annum

Permanent

Full time - 35 hours per week

The opportunity

Are you passionate about fostering an equitable, inclusive and diverse College environment? If so, join our forward-thinking team at Central Saint Martins (CSM) as the College Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager.

The role is also aligned to the central EDI team under the leadership of the Head of EDI. Following a recent review of governance and structure the EDI team has grown and strengthened its committee structures to better deliver UAL's strategy and key projects like the Race Equality Charter Action Plan.

In this pivotal role, you will assist in implementing and monitoring action plans, including a College-level Race Equality Charter Action Plan, and support our EDI Committee and range of EDI Forums. You will work with colleagues across CSM and UAL to progress EDI activity in line with our staff charter and EDI policies. You'll work closely with various stakeholders, including the UAL EDI team, to ensure our initiatives are data-driven and impactful.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and experienced EDI professional with a strong background in leading EDI initiatives and managing complex projects using a data-driven approach.

You should possess a deep understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant developments since, including positive action and equality impact assessments, and have experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data. A working knowledge of the Higher Education sector and charter marks related to EDI is desirable.

Your ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience, deliver training, and conduct consultations will be crucial. Additionally, you should be skilled in problem-solving, planning, and managing resources to achieve long-term objectives.

Closing date: 20 October 2026 at 23:55.

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UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.