Professional Services EDI Committees

The University of Edinburgh is committed to creating and promoting a positive culture which celebrates difference, challenges prejudice and ensures fairness

Overall Purpose:

To support the implementation of the University’s Equality and Diversity Strategy, including to assist the University meeting its equality duties, within their School/Dept. and through relevant involvement in College/Support Group and University bodies and activities. 

The Role

• To support the implementation of the University’s Equality and Diversity Strategy, including to assist the University meeting its equality duties, within their School/Dept. and through relevant involvement in College/Support Group and University bodies and activities
• Ensure equality is included as a standing agenda item on School/Dept. Senior Management (or equivalent) committees
• Act as an initial point of contact for individuals to signpost advice on general equality matters to assist the individual to make a decision about action to follow
• Lead and/or contribute to E&D projects, initiatives and other actions within their School/Dept.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of College/Support Group Equality and Diversity policies and practices, and act as a source of advice on equality impact assessment
• Act as a liaison point with University and College/Support Group E&D bodies/functions, e.g. for two-way sharing and promotion of good practice and for gathering School/Dept. level equality information

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required:

• Commitment to promoting, and helping to mainstream, Equality and Diversity and to the development of an inclusive University
• A broad understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues and of the legal framework
• Awareness and understanding of the University’s Equality Outcomes and related policies, including the Dignity and Respect Policy
• Awareness of the University’s and College/Support Group’s Equality and Diversity structures and sources of information and advice
• An understanding of, and willingness to promote and provide advice on Equality Impact Assessment in their area.