EDI Team Assistant

Manchester Metropolitan University; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester School of Architecture invites applications for a 6 hours per week EDI project role within the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team. You will develop the MSA EDI digital platform and engage with staff and students to support project objectives.

The role runs 19 October 2026 to 30 May 2027, with 26 paid weeks and three-week breaks over Christmas and Easter. You will research, curate and create content, collate findings, and take accurate notes during meetings.

Qualifications

• This role is open only to current Manchester School of Architecture students studying at Level 6 or above.
• Interest in equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence working with staff and students.
• Experience using image-processing software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience curating visual material and portfolios.
• Accurate note-taking and strong written English.
• Good research skills and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the EDI team in delivering project objectives and developing the MSA EDI platform.
• Engage with staff and students to support the project.
• Help research, curate and create content for the digital platform.
• Collate and present research findings and data.
• Take accurate notes during project meetings.

Skills

Equity diversity inclusion

Confidence with staff and students

Adobe Creative Suite

Curating visual material

Note-taking and written English

Research and data presentation

Time-management and enthusiasm

Education

Level 6 or above

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester School of Architecture students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

Join Manchester School of Architecture's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team and help create a more inclusive and equitable environment for our School community.

You will work closely with staff and students to develop the MSA EDI digital platform, support project objectives, engage with students and contribute to the creation of engaging digital content.

Role details

• Dates: 19 October 2026 - 30 May 2027
• Hours: 6 hours per week, with 26 paid working weeks in total
• Breaks: Three-week unpaid breaks at Christmas and Easter
• Support and briefing: Weekly meetings with the project manager

Key responsibilities

• Support the EDI team in delivering project objectives and developing the MSA EDI platform.
• Engage with staff and students to support the project.
• Help research, curate and create content for the digital platform.
• Collate and present research findings and data.
• Take accurate notes during project meetings.

Person Specification

This role is open only to current Manchester School of Architecture students studying at Level 6 or above.

• An interest in equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence working with both staff and students.
• Experience using image-processing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Some experience curating visual material, such as compiling a portfolio.
• Accurate note-taking skills and a good standard of written English.
• Good research skills, including the ability to collate and present data.
• Good time-management skills and enthusiasm for contributing to the MSA EDI platform project.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected] This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.

If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.