Diversity & Inclusion Adviser
| Posting date: | 18 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,966 to £44,263 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, Home Counties, RG6 6AH |
| Company: | University of Reading |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 53016326 |
Summary
This is a great opportunity to work alongside the Dean for Diversity & Inclusion and the Assistant Director of HR to support delivery of the University’s strategic D&I targets and work with a wide range of colleagues across the University to implement our D&I objectives. The role is for 12 months to cover maternity leave and you will be working within the HR team and based at the University’s Whiteknights campus.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is adept at using their interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people and to influence senior leaders.
- Is highly organised with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, and able to be flexible and adapt should these change.
- Has experience of communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders to achieve specific outcomes
- Has experience in applying for charter marks and/ or other accreditations
- Has a working knowledge of current equality legislation
- Understands the challenges for diversity in a business/ organisational context.
Closing date: 14th June 2024
Interviews will be held: 4th July 2024
Informal contact detailsAlternative informal contact details
Contact role:Assistant Director of HRContact role:Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
Contact name:Susan ThorntonContact name:Allán Laville
Contact email:s.e.thornton@reading.ac.ukContact email:a.laville@reading.ac.uk
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is adept at using their interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people and to influence senior leaders.
- Is highly organised with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, and able to be flexible and adapt should these change.
- Has experience of communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders to achieve specific outcomes
- Has experience in applying for charter marks and/ or other accreditations
- Has a working knowledge of current equality legislation
- Understands the challenges for diversity in a business/ organisational context.
Closing date: 14th June 2024
Interviews will be held: 4th July 2024
Informal contact detailsAlternative informal contact details
Contact role:Assistant Director of HRContact role:Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
Contact name:Susan ThorntonContact name:Allán Laville
Contact email:s.e.thornton@reading.ac.ukContact email:a.laville@reading.ac.uk
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.