Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Project Officer

7 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

About Us

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's most exciting, inspiring, and friendly higher education institutions. We are a pioneer of modern education since its origins in 1824 and we sit in the top 200 young universities in the world. Our ambition is simple: to be recognised globally for the quality of our education and research. We will be a university of choice, supporting a vibrant and diverse student and staff community.

The Opportunity

Are you committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)? Do you have excellent administrative and project management skills? Well, this role could be for you

We are on an exciting journey with EDI The University has invested in the EDI team to support the organisation to progress, including the appointment of a new Director of EDI. We are launching our new and ambitious Inclusive, Diversity and Culture (IDC) strategy, outlining our key focus over the next 5 years and we are now looking for an energetic, organised, and passionate person to become our EDI project officer.

Reporting to our EDI Manager, you will have exceptional planning and organisational skills to support the EDI team with all administrative tasks from developing minutes and agendas, raising invoices, updating content on the EDI intranet and web pages to supporting the EDI team's presence at events and helping colleagues to arrange and promote both internal and external training events and much more As well as this, you will be managing the diary of our Director of EDI, providing the post holder with first class administration support, and helping with the setting up of all EDI governance meetings. No two days will be the same and you'll be involved in a number of fun and exciting projects

You will have good knowledge, understanding and demonstrable experience of project management, supporting the EDI team by developing, leading, and monitoring effective project plans, highlighting key milestones and risks. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle a number of key priorities and use your initiative to get tasks completed to tight deadlines and to high standards.

Please take a look at the job description and person specification for more detailed list of responsibilities and skills required for this role.

We are a hardworking, vibrant, and committed team who aim to embed EDI across the organisation and need the help of a warm, enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference. We will offer you a supportive and fun environment where you can progress, learn, and grow.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4), detailing why you are interested in this position and how you are suitable for the role, based on the job description and person specification.

**Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd June**

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to EDI.


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