EDI Consultant

About the role

Achieving equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of the University of Sussex. We aspire not just to reduce inequalities in outcomes for individuals, but to use our expertise, commitment and courage to challenge the status quo. We will take bold action to transform the campus into one that is experienced as inclusive by all our communities.

We are looking for an EDI Consultant to provide expert advice and insight on equality, diversity and inclusion legislation, policy and practice to support the University to deliver its vision and goals, set out in our Inclusive Sussex strategy.

• As part of the EDI team, you will lead the co-design, delivery, monitoring and oversight of a
• range of EDI projects and interventions aimed at fostering an inclusive community experience
• and ensuring equitable outcomes and opportunities for Sussex’s students and staff.

About you

You will need excellent communication and influencing skills, programme/project management, an analytical approach with the ability to work comfortably with data and evaluation tools and to work collaboratively and with autonomy. You should have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice, with experience of successfully implementing EDI initiatives in a complex organisation.

About our Division

Our HR Division is all about our people. We provide advice and support to Divisions & Schools and our teams are dedicated to working in partnership to achieve positive outcomes for our university, colleagues, and Students alike. Commitment to expanding further into our People Strategy is our focus, and our continued pledge to provide an inclusive and positive working environment will put us at the forefront of becoming an Employer of Choice. We want our people to grow, therefore, we continue to strive for innovative ways in which we can support and develop careers and aspirations.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit is responsible for promoting, co-ordinating and embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across the whole university community. The EDI Unit supports the Pro Vice Chancellor (Culture, Equality and Inclusion) to implement the Inclusive Sussex strategy. The unit works closely with schools, divisions, staff networks, EDI Champions and the University of Sussex Students' Union to deliver the University’s EDI strategy. The Unit is part of the Human Resources Division.

Please find further information regarding the division at Human Resources : University of Sussex

Please find further information regarding the work of the unit at https://www.sussex.ac.uk/equalities/.

For further information visit: www.sussex.ac.uk

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