Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead - School of Arts - 0343-25

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Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead for its School of Arts. This influential role involves supporting EDI governance, monitoring action plans, and fostering a culture of inclusivity. Internal applicants only, with a focus on leadership and academic experience.

Qualifications

• Must be an academic colleague within the School.
• Experience in EDI processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Dean in EDI processes.
• Monitor implementation of action plans at School level.
• Encourage a culture of EDI across the School.

Skills

Leadership

Equality

Diversity

Inclusion

Education

Senior Lecturer

Job description

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead - School of Arts

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Closing Date: Friday 16 May 2025

Interview Date: See advert

Reference: 0343-25

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) is seeking to appoint Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Leads for the four Schools of Arts, Global Affairs, Law and Social Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to take up an influential leadership role and to work to deliver a sustainable future for the humanities, arts and social sciences at Lancaster University.

This leadership role is open to internal applicants only who must be an academic colleague within the newly formed School and also hold a substantive post that exceeds the duration of the term of the appointment. Applicants will normally be at Senior Lecturer level or above, however appointments will be made depending on the context, objectives and circumstances of the School at the time and on the skills and experience of particular candidates. Applicants need not at present be the EDI Directors in their department.

Term of office

The successful candidate will be expected to begin on 1 August 2025. The position amounts to a 0.2fte appointment and is usually for a three-year term, e.g. unless extended or renewed within the faculty’s leadership roles appointment process. At the end of their term, the role holder ceases their EDI Lead responsibilities, returning to their substantive role.

The role

The EDI Lead will be a key member of the Faculty EDI governance team; support the Deputy Dean and FRM-EDI in Athena Swan processes; monitor the implementation of Athena Swan, Race Equality and other charter mark action plans at Discipline and School level in all relevant areas of operation, especially PDRs, recruitment, promotion and progression of staff; support Faculty and School leadership in the implementation of the University People and Culture Plan across the School; act as the School lead on wellbeing and safeguarding; encourage a culture of shared interest and practice in EDI across the School, including through the Faculty EDI Forum; work closely with the Deputy Dean and Associate Dean-Education in engaging when required with Programme and Discipline Leads on student-related actions; and participate in relevant Faculty and University committees, working groups or projects as required.

Further details of the role and its responsibilities and the required/desirable skills are included in the EDI Lead Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Process

Please Submit Your Application Via Stonefish By 23.59 On Friday 16 May 2025 In The Following Format And Via The Link Below

EDI Lead, School of Arts

• A covering letter (2 x A4 max of text) to include an Expression of Interest, noting why you wish to apply, your vision for the development of a culture of equality, diversity and inclusivity and how you would intend to approach the role, giving examples relating to the key responsibilities and academic leadership.
• Your up-to-date CV.
  
  

The areas in the Person Specification will be covered in the approach to the interview questions. Please note that references are not required.

Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place on either 9, 10, 16, 17 June 2025, with the panel being chaired by the FHASS Deputy Dean.

We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies. We encourage applications from all diversity groups.

Enquiries

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the FHASS Deputy Dean, Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad [e-mail] or Becky Bawden [e-mail]

If you have an enquiry about the application process, please contact the Faculty Resources Manager, Amanda Harrison at [e-mail].

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Job Description

Person Specification

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