EDI Advisor

The Francis Crick Institute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in the UK is looking for an EDI Advisor to spearhead projects focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The successful candidate will manage initiatives to promote a positive culture across the organization, utilizing strong analytical skills to evaluate impact. With benefits including 28 days of annual leave and a pension scheme, this role offers an opportunity to further a career in EDI.

Benefits

Generous leave of 28 days plus additional days

Defined contribution pension with employer contributions

24/7 GP consultation services

Discounted gym memberships

Childcare support allowance

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of EDI related legislation.
• Experience in implementing equality, diversity and inclusion activities.
• Highly organized professional with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management of the Inclusion Strategy and Athena Swan action plans.
• Conduct EDI projects to address inequities.
• Support teams in implementing Inclusion Strategy.

Skills

Excellent quantitative and qualitative data presentation

Analytical skills

Project management

Event organizing

Education

Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: EDI Advisor. Reports to: Vanessa McKean. Closing Date: 18/Aug/2025 23.59 GMT. Salary: From £42,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines, a space where ideas can be pursued to turn science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the Crick, as Professor Edith Heard joins us as CEO, and we launch our new People Strategy and refreshed Inclusion Strategy. The EDI Team is responsible for progressing delivery of the Crick’s Inclusion Strategy and EDI projects and developing a Crick culture where everyone can thrive. As the leading biomedical research institute in the UK, the Crick has a strong platform to demonstrate leadership on EDI and research culture in UK science. If you are looking to develop your career in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, this could be a great time to join as an EDI Advisor. You will lead on a variety of projects, work with stakeholders across the organisation, and deliver on the Inclusion Strategy and Athena Swan action plans. You will manage projects related to embedding EDI considerations in Crick activities, contribute to the full EDI programme (event and training design, equality impact assessments, and evidence-based progress evaluation).

What you will be doing:

• Project management of the Inclusion Strategy and Athena Swan action plans
• Work on charter mark applications and implementation (e.g. Athena Swan)
• Undertake EDI projects and initiatives to address inequities in Crick career paths and to create a positive culture for all
• Support teams across the Crick to implement the Inclusion Strategy and related projects and programmes, helping to ensure joined-up delivery across the organisation
• Analyse EDI data from staff and student populations to identify issues, drive change and evaluate impact
• Analyse staff survey results by equality characteristics, identify issues and propose new actions as appropriate

About you

You will have:

• Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of EDI related legislation
• Experience of implementing equality, diversity and inclusion activities or culture change projects within a large and complex organisation
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative data presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to identify EDI issues and evaluate impact of activities
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in delivering and organising events for a variety of audiences

About Working at the Crick / Our values

Our values: Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and culture. We are bold, open, and collegial. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and ensure activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect, work cooperatively, and support the wider community.

What will you receive?

We offer an extensive range of benefits to support well-being and development, including:

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services; occupational health and mental health support; eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents; childcare support allowance; annual leave purchase; Crick Networks for diverse groups and inclusive social events.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, shopping discounts; subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Note: You must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile for your application to be reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to number of applications received.

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