EDI Manager

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of EDI Manager to join their dedicated and dynamic central EDI team. Ranked third in the world for reducing inequalities, LSBU has a long and proud history of inclusion, and celebrates being a diverse and vibrant community where our differences are a source of strength.

In this role, you will be part of a team providing key expertise and support across the institution, working alongside others to proactively address inequalities in engagement, experiences and outcomes, and co-developing meaningful improvements to ensure EDI is woven throughout everything we do.

Together with the Head of EDI and EDI Project Manager, as well as local EDI leads and Staff Equality Networks, you will work within relevant legislation, regulation and equalities frameworks to develop and deliver robust, person-centred strategies and action plans informed by data and lived experience to meet LSBU’s significant ambitions around inclusion.

The position offers the successful candidate with a supportive, dynamic and hybrid work environment where there is a widely held passion for social justice and unwavering commitment to EDI.

About You:

We are excited to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience of EDI project management in a complex organisation facilitating change from inception to implementation.
• Experience of engaging, consulting and working with a range of stakeholders to influence organisational policy or practice.
• Experience of delivering training or briefings to engage and inform diverse audiences.
• Experience of collecting and analysing EDI data, undertaking research and compiling draft reports.

The ideal candidate have a considered, adaptable and collaborative approach and bring a good understanding of EDI principles and their practical application. Awareness of the legislation, regulation and equality frameworks relevant to Higher Education or the Public Sector would be particularly welcome.

Benefits of Working With Us:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. 

How to Apply:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply" button.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Annie Ruddlesden, Head of EDI on annie.ruddlesden@lsbu.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 11^th May 2025

Interview/assessment - week commencing 19^th May 2025

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need.

The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on the individual circumstances of the candidate this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. More details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team staffrecruitment@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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