EDIA Project Officer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Project Officers to enhance Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility within their engineering and natural sciences departments. These roles will involve operational support for various initiatives, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and analyzing data trends to ensure strategic goals are met. If you are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and driving positive change, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive organization that values diverse backgrounds and offers a range of staff benefits, including professional development and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Pension

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Holidays

Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in higher education.
• Experience in fostering inclusive environments and engaging diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support EDIA initiatives and progress within the School of Engineering and the School of Natural Sciences.
• Collaborate with EDIA Managers and organize events to promote inclusivity.

Skills

Understanding of EDIA

Collaboration across projects

Engaging diverse stakeholders

Data analysis and interpretation

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint two Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) Project Officers to support the School of Engineering and the School of Natural Sciences in fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. These roles provide operational support for EDIA initiatives, ensuring progress aligns with the School, Faculty, and University’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities include supporting Athena Swan submissions, the University’s Race Equality Charter, engaging staff in EDIA development, and supporting diverse students' access and success. The roles involve working with EDIA Managers, collaborating with academic and professional colleagues, organizing events, attending strategic meetings, and advising on EDIA best practices. Communicating the impact of these initiatives is also key.

We are looking for candidates with:

• A well-developed, intersectional understanding of EDIA, especially within higher education.
• The ability to collaborate across projects related to racial equity, gender equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and disability accessibility.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and fostering an inclusive, curious approach.
• Ability to analyze data trends and interpret their implications.

When applying, please explicitly demonstrate how you meet each criterion listed in the Person Specification. Further guidance is available here.

Timeline:

• Shortlisting by Thursday, 22nd May
• Interview invitations by Thursday, 22nd May
• Interviews on Thursday, 29th and Friday, 30th May

If selected for an interview, questions will be sent in advance to allow preparation. These will be provided 2 days before the interview.

The University of Manchester is an Equal Opportunities Employer, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds and career paths. We support flexible working, returning professionals, and offer various staff benefits including pension, holidays, discounts, professional development, and wellbeing support.

If you are passionate about positive change in EDIA, we encourage you to apply!

Apply at: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the deadline date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document, which includes the person specification criteria.