Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead - EC01052/GF

Department: Quality and Improvement

Contract Basis: Permanent

We are recruiting an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead. You will be the primary contact and lead on the proactive efforts to ensure a diverse student body and workforce across the college.

For the future you want

As one of the largest colleges in the UK and a key contributor to learning in our capital city, Edinburgh College is proud to be supporting over 27,000 students from around 135 countries worldwide to achieve the future they want. We have 1,200 employees working across four campuses and in outreach centres. As a student-centred organisation and one which offers over 700 courses and work with around 2,000 industry partners to help secure the best possible employment opportunities for our students.

We have an ambitious plan to enhance the experience of our students and the diversity of our workforce and your experience will support the drive to improvement.

What we can offer you

We have great benefits at Edinburgh College, with 45 days’ annual leave, a generous pension scheme and access to other benefits including interest free loans to buy IT equipment and bikes. We also have great on-site facilities including a gym, pool and training restaurants. You will also be part of a unique organisation which contributes to improving the lives of others. We offer agile working arrangements along with a comprehensive, and growing, benefits package.

What you can offer us

You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent, ideally with experience of working in an educational or medium to large organisation. You will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of EDI best practice and legislation including the Public Sector Equality Duty. The role is wide and in itself diverse and you are the authority on EDI for our staff and students. You will work across the College to drive improvement and embed a more diverse culture at the college. You will both support and advise individuals as well as creating an open dialogue across all faculties, ensuring that we are a diverse and successful college.

Applications are actively encouraged from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups.

Applications from Armed Forces Veterans will be given priority for interview selection, subject to them meeting essential criteria for the job role.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Closing Date: 23rd October 2022 (midnight)

Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 7th November 2022

Anticipated Selection Process: Panel interview, presentation and written exercise