The Deputy Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion reports to the Head of Equality & Diversity and Inclusion (line management).  The role will support the Head of EDI in developing statutory equality and diversity plans and reports. It will lead the development of Equality Impact Assessment capacity across the institution, the development and review of equalities related policies and will ensure the provision of up-to-date equalities’ legislation and national policies’ training.  The role will also lead on the development and implementation of the staff disability inclusion plan.

The Deputy Head of EDI will deputise for the Head of EDI in managing the EDI Team and its functions. The team centrally leads, advises, guides and supports all functions of the University on equality, diversity and inclusion and human rights matters.

Educated to degree level and with demonstrable experience of supporting large complex organisations to develop inclusive cultures, the post holder will have expert knowledge of equalities legislation and the related statutory requirements that the University fulfils. The post holder will also have a deep understanding of the principles that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion work and will use this knowledge as a resource to provide strategic and operational level support to the University’s schools and units in their pursuit of the University’s inclusion goals.

 Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units. 

Further information and informal enquiries about the role may be directed to Paulette Noluxolo Nhlapo, email: pnn1@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, and Race Equality Charter). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Staff Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 14^th February 2025

Please quote ref:    AD2630RH                

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Salary: £46,735 - £57,422 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible