Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner will play a key role in fostering a truly inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist culture across the university. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and sitting within the newly formed Transformation and Improvement Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive real, transformative change at a university that is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist culture. As an EDI Business Partner, you will play a strategic and influential role, working across academic departments, professional services, and external partners to embed EDI at every level.

Youll be joining at a pivotal time, shaping policies and practices that directly impact staff and students, ensuring the university not only meets its legal and regulatory duties but goes beyond compliance to create a truly inclusive environment. Your work will be evidence-led and action-focused, addressing systemic barriers and championing intersectional approaches to EDI.

If youre looking for a role where you can drive lasting change, challenge existing structures, and be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

About You

Were looking for someone who is not only passionate about EDI but also has the expertise and leadership skills to drive meaningful and lasting change.

Collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills will be essential for this role. Were looking for someone who can navigate complex regulatory and legal duties, ensuring compliance while also advocating for transformative change. You will need a strong understanding of systemic and institutional barriers to equity and inclusion to challenge, support, and guide colleagues at all levels to drive impactful cultural change.

To succeed in this role, youll need to be strategic, evidence-informed, and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach to embedding EDI into every aspect of university life.

If youre passionate about fostering an inclusive, anti-racist culture and have the skills to make a real impact, wed love to hear from you!

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 UKs 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 benefitsincluding 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, were 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 youll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and male 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

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 19 May at the Frenchay campus, we aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

We have 2 posts available, one permanent and one fixed term for 12 months. Both posts are full time, working 37 hours per week, however we will consider a job share arrangement 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 50 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.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

Wed 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.