Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Swansea, Lampeter or Carmarthen campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)
£32,348 - £36,383 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.

We are now looking for an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer to join one of our Campus locations, on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

-THE ROLE-

You will contribute directly to the delivery of the Strategic Equality Plan which articulates our commitment to ensuring that ‘we provide an inclusive learning and working environment in which our learners, students and staff can flourish as a healthy and inclusive learning community, free from prejudice and discrimination’.
The aim of this post is to proactively engage with all student communities to identify and deliver interventions which break down the barriers to learning and future prospects. You will work alongside other stakeholders from across the university and establish partnerships to support us to learn directly from underrepresented and diverse student groups.


- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, you will need:

- An understanding of the barriers faced by diverse and underrepresented communities wanting to engage in Higher Education
- Excellent communication skills and experience of directly engaging diverse groups, adapting style and approach as required
- Experience of developing and delivering interventions, workshops, training in related area, including evaluation and measuring impact.
- Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively with a diverse range of people, organisations and stakeholders.
- An understanding of the statutory responsibilities of HEI’s and the policies which relate to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience of evaluation and use of data to inform service development and delivery
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It would also be beneficial if you have:

- Experience of working with under - represented groups in Higher Education
- Data collection and analysis skills including use of surveys and evaluations


- BENEFITS -


Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Competitive pay and pay progression
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
- Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact as our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 4th April 2023 11:59pm