EDI Manager

The University of Edinburgh; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking an EDI Manager to lead and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within the School of Informatics. This full-time position offers a salary between £41,064 and £48,822 per annum and requires proven experience in EDI roles along with strong leadership and analytical skills. The role emphasizes collaboration and data analysis to ensure an inclusive academic culture. The application deadline is 7th January 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Required degree or equivalent formal training, plus relevant experience in EDI roles.
• Proven leadership experience in organisational development and community-building.
• Ability to analyse and present data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the School's EDI initiatives.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance EDI practices.
• Monitor and report on the School's Athena (Swan) Action Plan implementation.

Skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Communication strategies

Vocational experience

Education

Degree or equivalent formal training

Job description

Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum

College of Science & Engineering, School of Informatics

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: Until July 2027

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic School of Informatics as an EDI Manager and play a key role in advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This critical position involves leading the School’s EDI initiatives, ensuring a supportive environment where all members of our community feel valued and empowered to succeed.

As EDI Manager, you will develop and promote strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Director of People & Culture and EDI Champions. You will monitor the implementation of the School’s Athena (Swan) Action Plan, analyse data, and identify areas for improvement. Your role will include promoting EDI awareness through training, workshops, and effective communication strategies.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the School and the wider College of Science & Engineering, fostering relationships to enhance EDI practices and prevent duplication of efforts. Your expertise will guide staff and students in understanding and implementing EDI policies, ensuring compliance with university standards.

We seek a candidate with proven experience in EDI roles, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to analyse and present data to support decision‑making.

If you are passionate about creating an inclusive academic culture and have a track record of driving meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

This is a fixed‑term position until July 2027, with potential for extension.

This post is full‑time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‑time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non‑contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on‑campus working.

Contact details for enquiries

Eddie Wilkinson, [e-mail]

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Completion of a degree or equivalent formal training, plus relevant experience.
• Vocational experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills working in an EDI, organisational development role and/or community/culture building in a medium to large organisation.
• Evidence of ability to interpret policies and procedures to understand, identify gaps and implement processes.

Please ensure you include the following documents with your application

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family‑friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 7th January 2026.

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