Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer jointly across the Department of Social Policy and Intervention (DSPI) and the Oxford Internet Institute (OII). Both departments have recently been awarded a Bronze Award in the Athena Swan Charter, OII in 2022 and DSPI in 2024. The EDI Officer will be responsible for implementing the Athena Swan action plans for both departments, liaising with key stakeholders to effect change. The EDI Officer will support and be active on the Departments’ and Division’s EDI committees and panels, working closely with the Chairs to identify goals and actions, and effectively deliver new initiatives.

Both Departments are committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities - please state preferred hours and working pattern in your application.

You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work, however there is opportunity for partial remote working.

About you

To succeed in this post, you will need to demonstrate passion and drive for advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, ideally through previous experience of working in a similar role, or of significant involvement in activities which support and drive equality and diversity. You will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Athena Swan Charter and be confident networking with EDI colleagues within the Division and wider University to identify and share best practices for both departments. You will also be confident initiating and implementing various projects, collaborating with a range of stakeholders to support and encourage an inclusive culture.

You will need to be able to work independently, with proficient IT skills (particularly Excel and Word) for quantitative and qualitative data gathering, manipulation and analysis, and have excellent organisational skills. The ability to make credible, evidence-based recommendations and influence stakeholders is also essential.

How to apply

As part of your application, you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.

Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 30 April 2025 will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held during week commencing 12 May or w/c 19 May 2025.

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