Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant (Two Posts) at University of Cambridge

The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Consultants will join the University’s specialist ED&I team, which sits in the Human Resources Division. The team is responsible for designing and delivering an ambitious programme of institutional and cultural change at the University. The team is forward-looking and committed to creating effective equality solutions.

The Consultants work with the Head of ED&I and the University’s leadership, alongside academic and other professional services colleagues, to deliver the University’s ED&I strategy using a change and project management approach to embed ED&I within institutions. 

The Role:

As ED&I Consultants, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s strategic objectives. Your responsibilities include providing strategic advice, spearheading specific tasks and projects, and taking a leadership role in designated protected characteristics or policy areas. You will be instrumental in driving the University’s ED&I agenda by supporting the implementation of a comprehensive framework designed to promote inclusive staff recruitment, representation, and overall experience. Additionally, as ED&I Consultants, you will contribute strategically to ensure statutory compliance, oversee equalities monitoring and reporting, and conduct Equality Impact Assessments. You will also be a key facilitator for various committees and working groups and strategically lead on the University’s participation in national equality charters or benchmarking for your specific ED&I specialist area.

About you:

In order to succeed in this role, you will have current and comprehensive knowledge of the sector, proficiency in best practices, knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. Equality Act 2010, and a track record of translating equality initiatives and strategy into tangible results. You will bring substantial experience in analysing and presenting ED&I data, as well as a proven ability to develop compelling cases and prepare formal reports that effectively communicate ED&I issues and solutions to a diverse and independent-minded community. An essential attribute is the ability to understand sensitivities related to the ED&I agenda and devise innovative strategies to enhance engagement. 

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

We particularly encourage candidates from racialised minority groups, in particular, those who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University.

Interview date: 22 and 23 February 2024. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.