26 days paid holiday

Generous maternity

Sickness benefits

work life balance

Large

Collaboration

Compassion

Inclusivity

Integrity

The University of Leeds is an esteemed institution renowned for providing a broad spectrum of academic courses and conducting pioneering research across various disciplines. Their primary goal revolves around nurturing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and nurturing students' growth. The university's fundamental objective lies in delivering quality education, encouraging critical thinking, and advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research, equipping students to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society's progress.

Education

University of Leeds

Celebrating the people, the research and life at Leeds

You should be a passionate communicator with experience in creating clear messaging for diverse audiences and implementing engagement strategies for digital education.

You will craft key messages for diverse audiences, lead engagement strategies for online courses, manage communication campaigns, and contribute to ongoing content on the Digital Education Service website.

Marketing

Leeds

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you a passionate communicator who is inspired by the opportunities digital education can bring learners and educators? Are you ready to inspire others by partnering with stakeholders to get their message out there? Do you have experience creating simple, straight-forward communications which will connect with a mix of audiences? We are looking for a communications and engagement professional to work across our teams in the Digital Education Service to support on crafting key messages for both internal and external audiences. In this role, you will also work closely with external clients, playing a lead role in implementing engagement and communication strategies to support our online courses. You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of project-specific and business-as-usual communication campaigns, working closely with Communication managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and in budget. You will also have responsibility for contributing to ongoing communications via the Digital Education Service website and SharePoint. Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent. What We Offer In Return * 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance. * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Fran Rackham, Digital Education Manager - Engagement & Comms Email: F.Rackham@leeds.ac.uk Further details: * Candidate Brief

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you a passionate communicator who is inspired by the opportunities digital education can bring learners and educators? Are you ready to inspire others by partnering with stakeholders to get their message out there? Do you have experience creating simple, straight-forward communications which will connect with a mix of audiences?We are looking for a communications and engagement professional to work across our teams in the Digital Education Service to support on crafting key messages for both internal and external audiences. In this role, you will also work closely with external clients, playing a lead role in implementing engagement and communication strategies to support our online courses. You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of project-specific and business-as-usual communication campaigns, working closely with Communication managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and in budget. You will also have responsibility for contributing to ongoing communications via the Digital Education Service website and SharePoint.Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaFor research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.What We Offer In Return * 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance. * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.      And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Fran Rackham, Digital Education Manager - Engagement & CommsEmail: F.Rackham@leeds.ac.ukFurther details: * Candidate Brief

Engagement & Communications Lead - University of Leeds

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are you a passionate communicator who is inspired by the opportunities digital education can bring learners and educators? Are you ready to inspire others by partnering with stakeholders to get their message out there? Do you have experience creating simple, straight-forward communications which will connect with a mix of audiences? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We are looking for a communications and engagement professional to work across our teams in the Digital Education Service to support on crafting key messages for both internal and external audiences. In this role, you will also work closely with external clients, playing a lead role in implementing engagement and communication strategies to support our online courses. You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of project-specific and business-as-usual communication campaigns, working closely with Communication managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and in budget. You will also have responsibility for contributing to ongoing communications via the Digital Education Service website and SharePoint.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What We Offer In Return&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development &amp;amp; Professional Learning team.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;And much more!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Fran Rackham, Digital Education Manager - Engagement &amp;amp; Comms&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Email: F.Rackham@leeds.ac.uk&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Further details:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Candidate Brief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Engagement &amp; Communications Lead

Engagement & Communications Lead

You must have a relevant PhD, strong communication skills, a track record in research and teaching, team leadership ability, commitment to student experience, and experience in collaboration.

You will conduct research, teach various topics on Digital Transformation and Innovation, and contribute to academic leadership within the Analytics, Technology and Operations Department.

Research & Development

Education & Teaching

Salary Grade 8 (£47,874– £56,921 p.a. depending on experience) This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an academic with the ambition to contribute to the further development of Digital Transformation and Innovation research and teaching, at Leeds University Business School? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University? The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. As Lecturer, you will be joining the newly formed Analytics, Technology and Operations Department (ATOD) within Leeds University Business School. You will have the opportunity to be a member of the Research Centres operating within the ATOD Department, as well as other rich research communities in LUBS. You will carry out research, teaching and management within and contribute to academic leadership in the field of business with specific emphasis on Digital Transformation and Innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a very successful teaching and research team in our growing Business School here at the University of Leeds. We are seeking individuals who can deliver research-led teaching in a wide range of topics related to Digital Transformation and Innovation. There are opportunities to teach in many areas related to Digital Transformation and Innovation, among which: Digital change / innovation and transformation; Global Operations and Information Management, Managing Digital Business, Digital Information and Social Media, Innovation in Operations and Information Systems. What We Offer In Return * 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Antonino Sgalambro Head of Analytics, Technology and Operations Department Email: a.sgalambro@leeds.ac.uk Or Dr Nicola Bown Departmental Director of Student Education Analytics, Technology and Operations Department Email: N.J.Bown@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Salary Grade 8 (£47,874– £56,921 p.a. depending on experience)This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you an academic with the ambition to contribute to the further development of Digital Transformation and Innovation research and teaching, at Leeds University Business School? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University?The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.As Lecturer, you will be joining the newly formed Analytics, Technology and Operations Department (ATOD) within Leeds University Business School. You will have the opportunity to be a member of the Research Centres operating within the ATOD Department, as well as other rich research communities in LUBS. You will carry out research, teaching and management within and contribute to academic leadership in the field of business with specific emphasis on Digital Transformation and Innovation.This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a very successful teaching and research team in our growing Business School here at the University of Leeds.We are seeking individuals who can deliver research-led teaching in a wide range of topics related to Digital Transformation and Innovation. There are opportunities to teach in many areas related to Digital Transformation and Innovation, among which: Digital change / innovation and transformation; Global Operations and Information Management, Managing Digital Business, Digital Information and Social Media, Innovation in Operations and Information Systems.What We Offer In Return * 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.      And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Professor Antonino SgalambroHead of Analytics, Technology and Operations DepartmentEmail: a.sgalambro@leeds.ac.ukOrDr Nicola BownDepartmental Director of Student EducationAnalytics, Technology and Operations DepartmentEmail: N.J.Bown@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Lecturer in Digital Transformation and Innovation - University of Leeds

Lecturer in Digital Transformation and Innovation

You must be a proven leader with expertise in health or care research, capable of influencing stakeholders nationally and inspiring senior leaders, with substantial travel required.

You will lead strategy and operations for Health and Care Specialties, adapt services, influence stakeholders, and manage teams through transformation while ensuring national engagement.

Government & Politics

Healthcare

The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), and will be joined by 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs), hosted by NHS organisations across the country to form the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The new NIHR RDN will operate as one unified organisation across England, balancing regional context, expertise and leadership with national coordination and strategy involving government policymakers. The RDNCC will work across England’s health and care system, with staff in all settings, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research. This role will be responsible for leading the delivery of the strategy, operational planning and setting the overall standards and direction for the Health and Care Specialties function. You will identify future issues or opportunities that may require the service to be adapted, ensuring this is done in a responsive and timely way and will ensure that skills and capabilities exist within the Health and Care Specialties function to meet current and future business needs. You will work as a member of a high-performing senior team to lead the delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as leading your own teams through the period of transformation and beyond. The RDN is a multifaceted, diverse and ambitious organisation. Working with health and care organisations, staff and professional groups, you will have presence and will be able to demonstrate credible leadership and influence in a host of settings. You will be a proven leader with a record of delivery and will have specialist expertise, knowledge and professional credibility in delivery of health or care research. You will work across multiple national stakeholder groups and be a credible face of RDN when influencing and developing strategies for engaging with those stakeholders. As the primary point of contact between our National Specialty Leads and the RDN you will have the professional credibility to inspire confidence in that group of senior health and care leaders. This role requires substantial national travel. Contact Information To explore this post further or for any queries, please contact: Tracy Harman, Deputy Director of Strategic Development Email: tracy.harman@nihr.ac.uk

The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), and will be joined by 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs), hosted by NHS organisations across the country to form the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The new NIHR RDN will operate as one unified organisation across England, balancing regional context, expertise and leadership with national coordination and strategy involving government policymakers. The RDNCC will work across England’s health and care system, with staff in all settings, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research.This role will be responsible for leading the delivery of the strategy, operational planning and setting the overall standards and direction for the Health and Care Specialties function. You will identify future issues or opportunities that may require the service to be adapted, ensuring this is done in a responsive and timely way and will ensure that skills and capabilities exist within the Health and Care Specialties function to meet current and future business needs.You will work as a member of a high-performing senior team to lead the delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as leading your own teams through the period of transformation and beyond.The RDN is a multifaceted, diverse and ambitious organisation. Working with health and care organisations, staff and professional groups, you will have presence and will be able to demonstrate credible leadership and influence in a host of settings. You will be a proven leader with a record of delivery and will have specialist expertise, knowledge and professional credibility in delivery of health or care research. You will work across multiple national stakeholder groups and be a credible face of RDN when influencing and developing strategies for engaging with those stakeholders. As the primary point of contact between our National Specialty Leads and the RDN you will have the professional credibility to inspire confidence in that group of senior health and care leaders.This role requires substantial national travel.Contact InformationTo explore this post further or for any queries, please contact:Tracy Harman, Deputy Director of Strategic DevelopmentEmail: tracy.harman@nihr.ac.uk

Head of Health and Care Specialties - University of Leeds

The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), and will be joined by 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs), hosted by NHS organisations across the country to form the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The new NIHR RDN will operate as one unified organisation across England, balancing regional context, expertise and leadership with national coordination and strategy involving government policymakers. The RDNCC will work across England’s health and care system, with staff in all settings, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role will be responsible for leading the delivery of the strategy, operational planning and setting the overall standards and direction for the Health and Care Specialties function. You will identify future issues or opportunities that may require the service to be adapted, ensuring this is done in a responsive and timely way and will ensure that skills and capabilities exist within the Health and Care Specialties function to meet current and future business needs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will work as a member of a high-performing senior team to lead the delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as leading your own teams through the period of transformation and beyond.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The RDN is a multifaceted, diverse and ambitious organisation. Working with health and care organisations, staff and professional groups, you will have presence and will be able to demonstrate credible leadership and influence in a host of settings. You will be a proven leader with a record of delivery and will have specialist expertise, knowledge and professional credibility in delivery of health or care research. You will work across multiple national stakeholder groups and be a credible face of RDN when influencing and developing strategies for engaging with those stakeholders. As the primary point of contact between our National Specialty Leads and the RDN you will have the professional credibility to inspire confidence in that group of senior health and care leaders.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role requires substantial national travel.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To explore this post further or for any queries, please contact:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tracy Harman, Deputy Director of Strategic Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Email: tracy.harman@nihr.ac.uk

Head of Health and Care Specialties

United Kingdom

You need extensive EDI expertise, strategic leadership, budget oversight, collaboration skills, and a commitment to inclusivity, influencing policy and practices at all levels.

You will lead EDI initiatives, oversee the Equality and Inclusion Unit, collaborate with stakeholders, influence policy, and ensure EDI principles are embedded in education and research activities.

People, HR & Administration

Are you a pro-active and influential leader with a passion for and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion? Do you have the professional expertise and experience to provide leadership to deliver our ambitious EDI agenda? Can you work collaboratively to further develop our culture of inclusivity and belonging? The University of Leeds is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. It is central to everything we do as an institution and community, and is a vital and inseparable component of our University strategy. The role of Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a senior position which leads the delivery of our ambitious EDI strategy. Reporting to the University Secretary and Registrar, you will be responsible for the professional operational leadership of the EDI agenda, working in partnership with our Academic Dean of EDI and other (cognate) deans and professional services directors. You will also work closely with our students’ union (LUU). The remit of the role includes EDI responsibilities relating to staff, students, partners and civic engagement. You will have significant demonstrable EDI expertise and experience and will bring strategic thinking, leadership credibility and influencing skills to shape and deliver sustainable change. You will oversee the Equality and Inclusion Unit, its function, budget and activities, including those relating to regulatory requirements and legal responsibilities. Internally, you will be influential, engaging and empathetic, ensuring that our leaders and all members of the University community are focused on supporting the delivery of our EDI strategic objectives. Drawing on professional expertise, you will work with the Academic Dean of EDI and other senior leaders to shape and deliver a range of EDI initiatives and, working collaboratively, you will share responsibility for developing a culture of inclusivity and belonging, acknowledging that all perspectives make a valuable contribution to our environment. Externally, you will be a credible and respected EDI leader who can influence policy through engagement and collaboration at a national level, working with sector peers and third party organisations. You will also ensure that the University benefits from your awareness and understanding of current UK EDI legislation and global EDI thinking. You will be a member of the Executive’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, ensuring that our key internal stakeholders are fully engaged in the delivery of EDI action plans. You will proactively engage with faculty and service E&l Committees, staff networks and other key groups to advance the EDI agenda. The role of Director of EDI is critical in leading work to ensure that EDI responsibilities, practices and principles are embedded across our core activities of education, research and societal impact. We are also committed to diversifying our workforce and becoming more representative of the various communities we serve and work with, and we would welcome candidates who can support us in achieving this aim. What We Offer In Return * 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary. * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Jennifer Sewel, University Secretary and Registrar Email: j.a.sewel@leeds.ac.uk

Are you a pro-active and influential leader with a passion for and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion? Do you have the professional expertise and experience to provide leadership to deliver our ambitious EDI agenda? Can you work collaboratively to further develop our culture of inclusivity and belonging?The University of Leeds is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. It is central to everything we do as an institution and community, and is a vital and inseparable component of our University strategy. The role of Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a senior position which leads the delivery of our ambitious EDI strategy. Reporting to the University Secretary and Registrar, you will be responsible for the professional operational leadership of the EDI agenda, working in partnership with our Academic Dean of EDI and other (cognate) deans and professional services directors. You will also work closely with our students’ union (LUU). The remit of the role includes EDI responsibilities relating to staff, students, partners and civic engagement.You will have significant demonstrable EDI expertise and experience and will bring strategic thinking, leadership credibility and influencing skills to shape and deliver sustainable change. You will oversee the Equality and Inclusion Unit, its function, budget and activities, including those relating to regulatory requirements and legal responsibilities.Internally, you will be influential, engaging and empathetic, ensuring that our leaders and all members of the University community are focused on supporting the delivery of our EDI strategic objectives. Drawing on professional expertise, you will work with the Academic Dean of EDI and other senior leaders to shape and deliver a range of EDI initiatives and, working collaboratively, you will share responsibility for developing a culture of inclusivity and belonging, acknowledging that all perspectives make a valuable contribution to our environment.Externally, you will be a credible and respected EDI leader who can influence policy through engagement and collaboration at a national level, working with sector peers and third party organisations. You will also ensure that the University benefits from your awareness and understanding of current UK EDI legislation and global EDI thinking.You will be a member of the Executive’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, ensuring that our key internal stakeholders are fully engaged in the delivery of EDI action plans. You will proactively engage with faculty and service E&l Committees, staff networks and other key groups to advance the EDI agenda.The role of Director of EDI is critical in leading work to ensure that EDI responsibilities, practices and principles are embedded across our core activities of education, research and societal impact. We are also committed to diversifying our workforce and becoming more representative of the various communities we serve and work with, and we would welcome candidates who can support us in achieving this aim.What We Offer In Return * 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary. * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.      And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Jennifer Sewel, University Secretary and RegistrarEmail: j.a.sewel@leeds.ac.uk

Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - University of Leeds

&lt;strong&gt;Are you a pro-active and influential leader with a passion for and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion? Do you have the professional expertise and experience to provide leadership to deliver our ambitious EDI agenda? Can you work collaboratively to further develop our culture of inclusivity and belonging?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The University of Leeds is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. It is central to everything we do as an institution and community, and is a vital and inseparable component of our University strategy. The role of Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a senior position which leads the delivery of our ambitious EDI strategy. Reporting to the University Secretary and Registrar, you will be responsible for the professional operational leadership of the EDI agenda, working in partnership with our Academic Dean of EDI and other (cognate) deans and professional services directors. You will also work closely with our students’ union (LUU). The remit of the role includes EDI responsibilities relating to staff, students, partners and civic engagement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will have significant demonstrable EDI expertise and experience and will bring strategic thinking, leadership credibility and influencing skills to shape and deliver sustainable change. You will oversee the Equality and Inclusion Unit, its function, budget and activities, including those relating to regulatory requirements and legal responsibilities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Internally, you will be influential, engaging and empathetic, ensuring that our leaders and all members of the University community are focused on supporting the delivery of our EDI strategic objectives. Drawing on professional expertise, you will work with the Academic Dean of EDI and other senior leaders to shape and deliver a range of EDI initiatives and, working collaboratively, you will share responsibility for developing a culture of inclusivity and belonging, acknowledging that all perspectives make a valuable contribution to our environment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Externally, you will be a credible and respected EDI leader who can influence policy through engagement and collaboration at a national level, working with sector peers and third party organisations. You will also ensure that the University benefits from your awareness and understanding of current UK EDI legislation and global EDI thinking.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be a member of the Executive’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, ensuring that our key internal stakeholders are fully engaged in the delivery of EDI action plans. You will proactively engage with faculty and service E&amp;amp;l Committees, staff networks and other key groups to advance the EDI agenda.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The role of Director of EDI is critical in leading work to ensure that EDI responsibilities, practices and principles are embedded across our core activities of education, research and societal impact. We are also committed to diversifying our workforce and becoming more representative of the various communities we serve and work with, and we would welcome candidates who can support us in achieving this aim.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What We Offer In Return&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development &amp;amp; Professional Learning team.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;And much more!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Jennifer Sewel, University Secretary and Registrar&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Email: j.a.sewel@leeds.ac.uk

Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

You should have strong project management skills, collaborative experience, an understanding of evaluation, and the ability to enhance student success through peer support initiatives.

You will lead initiatives to improve student success, support peer schemes, provide guidance, ensure evaluation measures, and foster collaboration across the university to enhance student experiences.

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Do you want to play a key role in supporting the success of students by further developing and promoting our institutional approach to peer support? Are you interested in helping to break down barriers to success, particularly for students from underrepresented groups? We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead initiatives designed to improve the success of students across the institution, focusing on non- continuation/completion rates, degree attainment and progression to graduate destinations. The role will support the delivery of the University's Access and Participation Plan and Access and Student Success Strategy and accelerate progress towards the strategy's targets. Working closely with faculties, schools and services across the University of Leeds, the role will work in a flexible collaborative way with services, schools and faculties to ensure our peer support schemes deliver high quality student experience, complementing existing student success and support provision within the local and institutional context. The role-holder will ensure that faculties/schools/services are supported in delivering new or extant peer support provision through providing best practice advice and guidance; ensuring that robust monitoring and evaluation measures are in place; adopting a data informed approach to promote effective targeting and tailoring of peer support schemes within the local and institutional context. The role will require strong project management skills, collaborative working across the institution and an understanding of complex processes. You will also need a sound understanding and experience of evaluation to advise, lead and support the development of a robust collection of evidence-informed student success activities. What we offer in return: * 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Sarah Richardson, Educational Engagement Manager Email: S.H.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk Further details: * Candidate Brief

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Do you want to play a key role in supporting the success of students by further developing and promoting our institutional approach to peer support? Are you interested in helping to break down barriers to success, particularly for students from underrepresented groups?We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead initiatives designed to improve the success of students across the institution, focusing on non- continuation/completion rates, degree attainment and progression to graduate destinations.The role will support the delivery of the University's Access and Participation Plan and Access and Student Success Strategy and accelerate progress towards the strategy's targets. Working closely with faculties, schools and services across the University of Leeds, the role will work in a flexible collaborative way with services, schools and faculties to ensure our peer support schemes deliver high quality student experience, complementing existing student success and support provision within the local and institutional context.The role-holder will ensure that faculties/schools/services are supported in delivering new or extant peer support provision through providing best practice advice and guidance; ensuring that robust monitoring and evaluation measures are in place; adopting a data informed approach to promote effective targeting and tailoring of peer support schemes within the local and institutional context.The role will require strong project management skills, collaborative working across the institution and an understanding of complex processes. You will also need a sound understanding and experience of evaluation to advise, lead and support the development of a robust collection of evidence-informed student success activities.What we offer in return: * 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! * Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary * Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. * Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. * Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.      And much more!Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Sarah Richardson, Educational Engagement ManagerEmail: S.H.Richardson@leeds.ac.ukFurther details: * Candidate Brief

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