EDI Officer

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave (pro rata)

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Travel discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks an EDI Officer to turn the Mathematics Institute's equality, diversity and inclusion strategy into measurable change. You will support initiatives, lead projects and use data to assess progress, sharing best practice across the University.

The role is part-time (60% FTE), primarily on-site in the Andrew Wiles Building, Oxford, with possible remote work. You will contribute to Athena Swan action planning and staff experience initiatives.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience developing, implementing or evaluating EDI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of equality and diversity issues.
• Experience analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Experience in higher education is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate EDI initiatives.
• Provide specialist EDI advice and guidance.
• Lead and support EDI projects.
• Analyse data to assess progress and translate findings into recommendations.
• Share best practice with EDI colleagues across the University.

Skills

EDI expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Athena Swan knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an EDI Officer to play a key role in turning the Mathematical Institute’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy into meaningful and measurable change. You will support a range of initiatives designed to foster a welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for our staff and students, with a particular focus on implementing, monitoring and evaluating our Athena Swan Action Plan.

Working closely with the Associate Head of Department for People, the EDI Committee and colleagues across the department, you will provide specialist EDI advice and guidance, lead and support EDI projects, and use quantitative and qualitative data to assess progress and recommend practical actions. You will also share good practice with EDI colleagues across the wider University.

The post is part-time (60% FTE) and based in the Andrew Wiles Building in Oxford. This is primarily an on-site role, although remote working may be possible.

About You

You will have substantial relevant experience of developing, implementing or evaluating initiatives relating to EDI, organisational culture, staff experience or people-focused institutional change, together with a strong understanding of equality and diversity issues. You will be organised, proactive and confident working independently, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to approach sensitive or complex issues with judgement and tact.

You will also have experience of analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data and translating findings into clear recommendations for different audiences. Experience of working in higher education and with the Athena Swan accreditation process would be an advantage but is not essential.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.