Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
FHASS - Faculty Operations, Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025, Interview Date: To be confirmed, Reference: 0799-25
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University. Fixed term contract until 31 July 2026
The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) is seeking to appoint a Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). This Faculty level leadership role is open to internal applicants only who must be an academic colleague within the Faculty and also hold a substantive post that exceeds the duration of the term of the appointment.
Applicants will normally be at senior lecturer level or above, however appointments will be made depending on the context, objectives and circumstances of the needs of the role at the time and on the skills and experience of particular candidates. Applicants need not have had experience as an EDI Director or Athena Swan lead in their previous department.
Term of office
The successful candidate will be expected to begin in role as soon as possible after the selection process. The post amounts to a 0.3 Full Time Equivalent appointment; this will be fully reflected in workload allocation models. It is offered on a fixed term basis to 31 July 2026, unless extended or renewed within the Faculty’s leadership roles appointment process.
The role
This is an opportunity to become a member of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Dean, Deputy Dean and Heads of School. The role holder will provide strategic oversight and coordination for all EDI initiatives within the Faculty, including the Faculty’s Athena Swan application.
The role of Director provides academic leadership for the Faculty, to develop strategies around and shape our approach to the important portfolio of EDI and inspire and engage Faculty colleagues in the delivery of these.
Reward and recognition
Salary supplement: The Director will receive a non-superannuable responsibility allowance of £2,000 per annum which can be paid into their salary or research account.
Application Process
To Apply, Please Complete The On-line Application Process By Submitting Your Application Via The Stonefish System By 23.59 On 28 October 2025 In The Following Format
* A covering letter (2 x A4 max of text) to include an expression of interest, noting why you wish to apply, your intended vision for and approach to the role, giving examples relating to the areas of responsibility listed in the job description.
* A separate document articulating how you would intend to approach the areas listed under the Person Specification, noting any relevant experience, and what professional development you would welcome in support.
* Your up-to-date CV.
We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies. We encourage applications from all diversity groups.
If you have an enquiry about the role, please contact the Deputy Dean, Prof. Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad c.ram-prasad@lancaster.ac.uk. Prospective applicants may also wish to approach Michaela Benson michaela.benson@lancaster.ac.uk for insight into what it is like to be a Director and member of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team.
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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