EDI Projects Manager (Race Equality Charter)
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancashire
EDI Projects Manager (Race Equality Charter)
£45163
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancashire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f40ec7e4c1934212afdd85526dab8c1d
Full Job Description
About the Role: The University is proud to have achieved the Advance HE Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze Award in August 2024. This prestigious award recognises our commitment to improving the representation, experience, progression, and success of black, asian and ethnic minority staff and students within higher education., We are now seeking a dedicated and experienced Projects Manager to lead the implementation of our Race Equality Charter action plan. This role is integral to advancing race equality across the University, impacting both staff and students.,
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of the Race Equality Charter action plan.
- Support action owners in advancing race equality across five priority areas: improving understanding, governance and leadership, student experience, staff pipeline, and process and transparency.
- Engage routinely with representatives from faculties, academic departments, and professional services.
- Work closely with the Dean for EDI and Senior Leaders across the University.
- Take an intersectional approach to implementation, considering the combinations of characteristics and identities within our community.
Knowledge and experience of race equality matters. - Highly effective interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Proven ability to manage complex projects effectively.
- Experience with Chartermarks or similar frameworks is desirable. Join Us: This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on race equality within higher education. If you are passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.