Ethical Data Initiative Manager

This part time (0.6FTE) post is available on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2026.

Summary of the role

This post is based within HASS as part of a multi-disciplinary Professional Services team providing support for all University activities.

The Ethical Data Initiative Manager will play a pivotal role in the success of the Ethical Date Initiative (EDI), a project that aims to address big issues, including data literacy and transparency, building trust within data ecosystems, bringing together diverse actors and stakeholders to shape the future of data governance. This centre Manager role offers an exciting opportunity for the post holder to help turn the strategy into deliverable actions and to help build the reputation of EDI at the University of Exeter.

The primary role of this post is to support the strategic development of the EDI within the Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology Department (SPSPA). Working closely with the Deputy Director of Faculty Operations (DDFO), the SPSPA Department Leadership Team and EDI Directors and staff, you will be responsible for the ongoing sustainable development of EDI and supporting its income generation. You will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues and connect internally across the University and externally with national and international stakeholders and partners. Maintaining and developing stakeholder relationships is key to the successful delivery of research, teaching, business engagement and income generating activity. Supporting communications through the website and via social media to promote EDI will be a key role.

The successful candidate will be a team player with an ability to work independently and have a proven problem-solving ability with burgeoning leadership skills. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholders, through a variety of means. You will need to have strong management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

Including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy

Further information

To learn more about the role. you are encouraged to contact Roo Haywood Smith, Deputy Director of Faculty Operations, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences f.s.haywood-smith@exeter.ac.uk

It is anticipated that interviews for this role will take place in person on the Streatham Campus though this may be changed to online interview if appropriate.

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