About the role
As Head of EDI (Behaviour & Culture Change) you will drive forward the development and delivery of behaviour and culture change initiatives within UCL's institutional EDI strategy while managing day to day EDI issues.
You will lead the behaviour and culture change team, supporting the implementation of an evidence based EDI strategy which supports the delivery of UCL's wider corporate plan. As part of the leadership team you will regularly engage with key senior stakeholders (including the Pro Provost for Equity and Inclusion) in providing expert guidance and support for EDI.
Your responsibilities will involve (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Develop and implement scaled up EDI & Learning & Development interventions
2. Provide strategic support and build capability of steering groups and diversity networks
3. Develop and deliver behaviour and culture change action plans and projects
4. Provide expert EDI advice on reactive and emerging issues that have an impact on EDI
5. Regularly engage with leaders within the EDI community such as Deans, Vice Deans, Programme Directors etc.
6. Line manage (including goal setting and performance monitoring) and develop members of the EDI team (including EDI Managers)
7. Establish a programme and timeline for reviewing HR and student policies embedding good EDI practice.
Please note, this opportunity will be working on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2-days onsite at our London St Pancras offices with additional days onsite as/when required. Please ensure your application (CV and application questionnaire) addresses the essential criteria (and desirable where required) as stated on the job description. Please note, all applications will be anonymised.
Job ref: K76-
Closing Date: 12-05-– 23:59 (UK time
About you
As an EDI professional, you have experience leading on various EDI programmes and change initiatives across various themes (including gender, race, disability, LGBTQ, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct) and have an understanding of the challenges implementing change within large complex institutions.
Using your influencing skills you're able to guide and advise senior stakeholders on challenging EDI issues and are able to respond to complex or sensitive issues in a nuanced way to promote positive change. Additionally, you have strong project management capabilities and have the ability to see projects through to completion.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following:
8. Experience leading and line managing a team
9. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with senior leadership
10. Knowledge and understanding of the political and strategic EDI landscape at UK universities
11. An understanding of how the Equality Act works in practice, including positive action and reasonable adjustments
12. The ability to deliver at pace and use strategic and stakeholder engagement skills to overcome barriers and challenges to the delivery of your work
13. Well developed analytical and writing skills to produce briefings, committee paper and charter mark applications.
Although not essential, any experience working within higher education would be advantageous.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
14. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
15. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
16. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
17. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
18. Immigration loan
19. Relocation scheme for certain posts
20. On-Site nursery
21. On-site gym
22. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
23. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
24. Discounted medical insurance