College EDI Manager – CSM

University of the Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London at Central Saint Martins is seeking a proactive EDI Manager to lead inclusive initiatives, monitor action plans, and support the Race Equality Charter. You will collaborate with UAL and CSM colleagues to advance EDI policy, with a data-driven approach to deliver real impact.

The role requires strong communication with diverse audiences, experience in delivering training and consultations, and the ability to plan and steward resources for long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EDI initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Understanding of HE sector and related charter marks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and monitoring action plans, including a College-level Race Equality Charter Action Plan.
• Support the EDI Committee and EDI Forums across CSM and UAL.
• Progress EDI activity in line with staff charter and EDI policies.
• Communicate with diverse audiences, deliver training, and conduct consultations.
• Plan and manage resources to achieve long-term EDI objectives.

Skills

EDI management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Training delivery

Consultations

Job description

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.

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 effective 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.

Full requirements can be found in the person specification section of the job description.