Anti-Harassment and EDI Adviser

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Brookes EDI Team as we prepare to launch our new EDI Strategy 2023-28. This new and varied role will lead the development and implementation of a programme of work in support of Oxford Brookes University’s Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy and contribute to the team’s wider work to implement the EDI Strategy. 

You will have specialist expertise in anti-harassment and discrimination, a solid grounding in equality, diversity and inclusion issues and a proven track record of implementing change initiatives. You will take a lead role in strengthening measures to ensure that Brookes responds effectively to instances of harassment and discrimination, and takes steps to prevent harassment and discrimination from occurring. You will also manage wider EDI initiatives, to be determined according to your experience and thematic expertise. You will have excellent interpersonal and written communications skills, the ability to influence others, and be passionate about using your experience to promote an inclusive, open and supportive culture at Brookes. 

The post sits within the People Directorate and reports to the EDI Director. It has specific responsibility for leading anti-harassment and discrimination work in relation to staff but will also work University-wide to influence and achieve change, working in collaboration with relevant student-facing teams and with Faculties and Directorates.

At Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

The post is available as a full-time role but we are also willing to consider part-time hours, as well as flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Please see the attached JD and Person Specification for full details about the role.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 3 May. 

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

CV and Personal Statement :

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV. 

Closing Date: 21-Apr-2024

Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

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