EDI Research Lead on Equitable Futures in Screen

Goldsmiths, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Greater London is seeking an EDI Research Lead to manage a project focusing on equitable futures in screen industries. The role involves conducting research, leading stakeholder engagement, and developing foresight scenarios. The ideal candidate will have experience in mapping current EDI activities and creating accessible documentation. This is a fixed-term role for 100 days over 12 months, offering the opportunity to create impactful policy interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience in EDI landscape analysis and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and a literature review to understand current EDI activity.
• Lead and moderate stakeholder workshops on EDI.
• Develop future scenarios using CoSTAR Foresight methodologies.
• Create toolkits addressing priority issues identified.
• Co-design and deliver place-based policy pilots.

Job description

EDI Research Lead — Equitable Futures in Screen

100 days over 12 months (1/4/2026–31/3/2027, break clause 30/11/2027) Working under the direction of Professor Jonathan Freeman on the EDI workstream of the BFI Innovation Challenge Fund–funded project.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mapping and Analysis

• Conduct desk research and a literature review to understand current activity—and gaps—in the EDI landscape.
• Analyse existing data, public information, and research databases.
• Draw on insights from the CoSTAR Foresight Lab to build a clear evidence base for engagement and scenario development.

2. Engagement Series

• Lead and moderate stakeholder workshops focused on EDI, supported by the Challenge Fund Producer.
• Share insights from the mapping work and gather lived-experience feedback to validate and refine findings.
• Where relevant, co-host sessions with other workstreams (AI & Workforce, Carbon Leadership).

3. Foresight Scenario Development

• Work with the Challenge Fund Producer to help develop future scenarios using CoSTAR Foresight Lab methodologies.
• Contribute to workshops with stakeholders, experts, and the CoSTAR Foresight Board to identify signals, trends, and possible futures.

4. Prototype Interventions: Toolkits & Methods

• Lead the creation of toolkits and methodologies addressing priority issues identified through Mapping, Engagement, and Scenario work.
• Collaborate with the Challenge Fund Producer on design and development.

5. Place-Based Policy Pilots

• Partner with the Foresight Lab Policy team to co-design and help deliver a place-based policy pilot.
• Work with industry partners and a Combined Authority or Devolved Administration to test practical interventions.

6. Outputs & Dissemination

• Produce accessible and engaging documentation across all tasks.
• Contribute to reports, guides, toolkits, policy recommendations, and workshop materials.
• Support development of rich media outputs (e.g., podcasts, videos, blog posts) to extend project reach.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest for this role.