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This post is currently available only to internal candidates.
Elevate (Elevating marginalised voices through EDI codesign) project is a BBSRC-funded project seeking to build on the success of the EDI (Equality/Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) implementation within the UKRI Agrifood for Net Zero network+ project (https://www.agrifood4netzero.net/) and for the wider research and practitioner community.
Elevate began on 1 October 2024 and will run until 30 September 2025 and is led by Professor Angelina Sanderson Bellamy and Sophie Constant within the School of Applied Sciences.
You will be the primary contact and administrator for Elevate, as well as support (and lead, where appropriate) the delivery of the following set of activities:
1. EDI Network and platform to elevate marginalised voices in the agrifood system (with applicability across other systems and sectors)
2. Eight virtual events focused on EDI themes and an in-person ECR event
3. Improved research, monitoring and reporting
4. Network of Network events to support training of other Networks on implementing EDI best practices
You’ll ensure delivery of a professional service through project oversight and monitoring of key project targets. You will be responsible for project oversight and monitoring of key project targets. You’ll be required to compile project reports detailing assessment and analysis of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across project activities using data generated by project partners.
About you
You’re proactive and organised to provide high level support to facilitate the running of activities across several projects that intersect with EDI, and will be required to interact with several project teams. You’re a key contact for members of these different teams. You will need to work inclusively across the projects to represent the University with integrity and professionalism at all times. The work will be varied and you will need to be organised and to be able to multitask effectively.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation; however, all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Prof Angelina Sanderson Bellamy at angelina.sandersonbellamy@uwe.ac.uk.
This is a part-time, fixed-term role, until 30 September 2025, working 18.5 (0.5FTE) hours per week.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus-based for at least 20 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
To ensure fairness and equity, all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK; please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK, you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
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