Equality Charters and Data Officer in Leicester

About the role

In this role, you will support and coordinate the University’s work towards achieving and progressing key equality charters and benchmarking activities, including Athena Swan, the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. You will collect, analyse and present equality data for key activities such as gender pay gap reporting and equality impact assessments. Working with key stakeholders to provide tailored advice, support and guidance and support departments across the University you will implement effective initiatives and activities.

At the University of Leicester we have a strong and well-established commitment to ensuring that principles and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of all that we do. One of our strategic aims is to recognise and value diversity, ensure equality of opportunity and enable all of our staff and students to flourish in an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment. In order to achieve the deep and sustainable change needed to realise this strategic aim, we have an ambitious programme of equality, inclusion, dignity and respect initiatives in place.

About you

You will be a self-motivated, independent individual who will exercise integrity and sensitivity in the fulfilment of the role. With experience of analysing, interpreting and reporting on complex quantitative and qualitative data, you will also have experience of implementing and monitoring action or work plans that drive real change. Detailed knowledge of Athena Swan, the Race Equality Charter or similar equality charters is key, alongside other relevant work experience.

Though not essential, you may have experience of working within the Higher Education sector, as well as developing and delivering training, briefings and seminars to a wide variety of audiences. You will have pro-active and flexible approach, using these skills to influence and negotiate as required.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Faye McCarthy on f.mccarthy@leicester.ac.uk or 07970668471.

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 19 March 2021.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

Part time working will be considered to a minimum of 0.7 fte. Job share will also be considered. If you wish to be considered for job share, please detail your preferred working hours and pattern within the relevant section during the application process.

The University of Leicester prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University.

Leicester is a leading University committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. We are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. Located in the heart of the UK, you will have the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and varied environment that values hard work and recognises individual achievement.

We offer a competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. Located close to Leicester city centre, our award winning campus benefits from a wide range of cafes, a fully equipped sports centre and nursery facilities.

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