The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist will be the primary contact for professional advice and guidance on all Equality, Diversity and Inclusion matters, embedding all relevant EDI principles across our UWS campuses and community. The post holder will develop, implement and monitor relevant policies, procedures and practices, including action plans, promoting equality and diversity to employees, students and key stakeholders. The post holder will support and inform the programme of work of the of the EDI Committee and the EDI & Wellbeing Coordination Group.
The successful candidate should have the following:
Relevant degree or equivalent alternative qualifications/experience
Experience of working successfully in an EDI role within a multi campus/multi-site organisation, implementing EDI initiatives, providing advice and guidance at all levels.
Experience of monitoring, reviewing and developing policies and working practices successfully in relation to EDI, including experience of undertaking equality impact assessments.
Demonstrable experience in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of data, essentially in public sector reporting duty
Strong project management experience and successfully supporting the implementation of change programmes
ABOUT US
The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
An additional days leave on your birthday
Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
Fitness facilities across our campuses
Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Professional, career and research development opportunities.
