Queen’s University Belfast is seeking to recruit a Diversity and Inclusion Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
You will be part of an award winning, specialist Unit within the People and Culture Directorate who provide specialist Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy advice, guidance and training to staff across the University.
You will ensure EDI is embedded in all staff activities and that all statutory obligations are met.
As part of the role you will review, develop and implement best practice EDI workplace policies, outreach, communications, marketing, charter and EDI staff training activities.
You will also plan and ensure progress of the unit within established professional procedures and clearly defined University Policy.
You will keep fully up to date on with changes and developments in NI equality legislation and GB/NI/ sectoral (Higher Education) EDI best practice, providing support, guidance and specialist EDI advice to staff, management and HR colleagues across the University.
You will assist with the implementation and monitoring of the University’s Equality Scheme/Action Plan and the preparation for Institutional and/or individual School/Department Athena SWAN activity and submissions for Charter Marks, Accreditations or National Awards.
The successful candidate must have:
Queen’s University Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic and exciting employers with influential and world leading staff impacting on the world around us. We are a magnet for investment, a patron of the arts and a global player in fields ranging from cancer research to environmental sustainability.
We offer competitive salaries with assured incremental progression year on year within scale, and an annual review of a cost of living increase. At Queen’s we hold work life balance in the highest regard, offering 42 days annual leave and family friendly initiatives. Our generous pension of 21.1% employer contribution and flexible retirement scheme supports our ‘people first’ strategy, and we offer a multitude of development options tailored to help you succeed within your role with us and to support you with your career progression. As an employee, you will be able to access discounted award winning sports facilities, Queen’s Film Theatre and local food and beverage outlets among many others. We are immensely proud of what our University will offer you.
For full job details and criteria please see the Candidate Information link on our website by clicking ‘apply’. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information, please contact the Resourcing Team, Queen's University Belfast via email at resourcing@qub.ac.uk.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ are currently under-represented at the University. In addition to the above statement we should also welcome applications from Protestants.
As you may be aware, Queen’s is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena SWAN.
It is also why we have established award winning Staff Networks such as PRISM and iRise. These networks provide an opportunity for staff to meet in a friendly, informal way to support each other. More details on all our networks can be found here.
Informal queries may be directed to Fiona O'Connell via email: F.OConnell@qub.ac.uk.
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