Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £40,931- £51,805

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.

We are looking to appoint an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner, who can provide effective thought leadership and partnering across the University to ensure delivery against BNU's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The EDI BP drives strategic, cultural and measurable change to address unequal disparities across the university community to create a place where everyone can thrive. Working closely with key interested parties such as the Vice Chancellor, Heads of School, Directors, staff networks, committees, Student's Union and community organisations to sustain progress and develop sector leading practice, the EDIBP will horizon scan, sensitively provide expert advice, seek out opportunity and mitigate risk to make sure ‘Being you at BNU' is a reality for everyone in our community.

What we offer:

a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)

training & development support opportunities

contributory pension scheme

discounted gym membership for our on-site gym

a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Rachael Cornwall at [email protected]

All applications are to be made in full and online.

Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 13 February 2023

Interview Date: 28 February 2023

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.

Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

Location

High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£40,931- £51,805

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

13/02/2023

Ref No

1230

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Equality Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner (EDIBP)

Faculty/Directorate: Human Resources

Grade: H

Location: High Wycombe with travel

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Director of HR

Responsible for: n/a

Job Purpose:

Provide effective thought leadership and partnering across the University to ensure delivery against BNU's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The EDI BP drives strategic, cultural and measurable change to address unequal disparities across the university community to create a place where everyone can thrive. Working closely with key interested parties such as the Vice Chancellor, Heads of School, Directors, staff networks, committees, Student's Union and community organisations to sustain progress and develop sector leading practice, the EDIBP will horizon scan, sensitively provide expert advice, seek out opportunity and mitigate risk to make sure ‘Being you at BNU' is a reality for everyone in our community.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

Provide specialist advice to support people and drive their understanding of their responsibilities in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Horizon scan and scrutinise data to mitigate risk and seek opportunity. Create reports and presentations for senior leaders and committees that help key parties understand complex issues and accordingly influence progressive best practice.

Support the delivery of the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Pay Gap reports and Annual EDI report, and update and create policy and web pages as needed.

Coordinate events and deliver sessions to better equip the community e.g. Inclusive Recruitment, Fairness, Respect and Inclusion workshop, Awareness day/week/month events.

Network internally and externally to effectively engage and co-produce changes and interventions that advance equality and an inclusive culture.

Comply and advise on relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., Health and Safety, Equality Act, Public Sector Equality Duties) in all working practices

Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

E – Essential D = Desirable A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

E / D

Means of Testing

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

E

A

Knowledge & Experience

E / D

Experience of partnering and managing effective relationships at all levels within a large, complex and unionised organisation to deliver against existing and emerging priorities

E

A/I

Experience of producing reports and presentations, such as pay gaps, annual equality updates, research papers, action plans, evaluation of interventions and strategy

E

A/I

Experience of (community) engagement to deliver equality, diversity and inclusion change or initiatives within a large organisation

E

AI

Experience of delivering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion development sessions and training

E

A/I

Expert knowledge of equality legislation, public sector equality duties, disparities within Higher Education, topical issues, best practice, relevant sector frameworks and anti-racism

E

A/I

Skills

E / D

Event coordination or project planning

E

I

Adept at developing a culture of curiosity, speaking up, sensitively responding to challenge and providing safe spaces to develop conversations, consciousness and solidarity

E

I

Analysis and interpretation of quantitative, qualitative and anecdotal data and evidence to produce useful action plans and effective scrutiny

E

I

Verbal and non-verbal communication and influencing skills internally and externally to small and large groups, at all levels about high profile and emotive issues with reputable risk

E

I

Special Requirements

E / D

May be required to travel across campuses with occasion evening events/conferences

E

I

BNU BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK

Working together - Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Finding solutions - Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Achieving results - Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

Location

High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£40,931- £51,805

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

13/02/2023

Ref No

1230