EDI Projects Co-ordinator

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the West of England seeks an EDI Projects Co-ordinator to drive initiatives aimed at supporting Global Majority students. This role focuses on delivering impactful programs that enhance student engagement and success, while fostering an inclusive culture at UWE. Ideal candidates will have expertise in project management, a passion for diversity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various university teams.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension scheme

Onsite nursery

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering events that engage students.
• Understanding of EDI issues for university students, particularly for Global Majority students.
• Ability to manage networks and external contributors.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of positive action projects addressing barriers for students.
• Collaborate across departments to develop an engaging program of activities.
• Evaluate and measure the impact of new approaches to inclusivity.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Creativity

Event planning

Job description

This role is one of three EDI Projects Co-ordinators within our new Civic and Inclusivity Team, part of Research and External Engagement (REE).

EDI Projects Co-ordinators work on a range of positive action projects which aim to address barriers to success for particular groups of students and improve outcomes. Current projects include:

• Equity , a personal development programme for global majority students, supporting them to build the confidence and skills to succeed at university and secure good graduate outcomes.
• UWE Futures , offering work experience and mentoring opportunities for global majority students with a range of local employers.
• Deepening Practice-Based Learning, a programme of work under UWE’s Access and Participation Plan to ensure that all students at UWE have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work-related experience.
  
  
  

This role will have a particular focus on Equity, helping us to develop and grow the programme and ensure it is fully embedded across all of UWE’s Schools and Colleges, but will also contribute to other projects.

Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University’s ambitions for research, innovation, skills and enterprise. This professional service works to support our students, drive research excellence, upskill and reskill the region’s workforce, strengthen relationships and engagement with our alumni, business and community partners.

Through cutting-edge research initiatives, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we will empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

To find out more about REE and their work click here .

The Civic and Inclusivity team within REE will develop and deliver the University’s civic and social impact ambitions, identifying opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with regional government, civic and community partners. The team will develop and deliver projects and activities that create social value, inclusive growth and opportunities for all, enhancing student and staff experiences through community engagement, voluntary action, and enterprise-driven social impact.

About You

You will have experience of developing and delivering inspiring events and activities that engage students. You will work collaboratively across the university to develop a programme of activities over the academic year, and an effective communications plan to engage students with the range of support services and opportunities available. You will have the skills to develop and manage networks external to the university and secure high-profile and diverse contributors to our programmes.

You will have a good understanding of EDI issues for students at universities and, in particular, the experiences of Global Majority students . Working with a wide range of colleagues, you will have the scope to test out new approaches, as well as to evaluate and measure impact of these approaches. You will bring your experience of project management, organisational and administrative skills and creativity to a role that will be varied, often self-directed, and making a real difference to the lived experience of an inclusive culture at UWE.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Jamie Darwen on email: [e-mail]

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post until July 2026 or early return of the post-holder, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

• UWE reserves the right to close advertisement early if sufficient applications received without any prior notice.