Social Responsibility & EDIA Officer

The Social Responsibility and Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (SR & EDIA) Team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to deliver and co-ordinate initiatives and projects delivering on our SR & EDIA Strategy.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a personal commitment to Social Responsibility, and experience (in their work or personal life) of working in partnership with others to drive action and activity that makes a difference.

This role holder will work with the Social Responsibility and EDIA Manager and academic leaders to deliver against the Faculty's operational priorities relating to Social Responsibility and EDIA.

The Faculty's Social Responsibility strategy , includes four strands :

Enabling Impact

• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility


• Environmental Sustainability


• Engagement


The Social Responsibility and EDIA Officer will have particular focus on Enabling Impact and Environmental Sustainability, delivering initiatives and projects making a difference to internal, local (civic), national and international communities.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We are aware that there are a number of groups who are under-represented in our Professional Services, including disabled people and people from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic backgrounds.

We particularly encourage applications from people in these communities. We also actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.

Appointment will be made on merit and equal opportunities data completed by applicants will not be accessible by the Recruiting Manager and panel.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here and this role will be hybrid with a minimum of two days a week on campus.

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews :

Name : Daniele Atkinson