Assistant Vice President (EDI) (Internal Applicants Only)

This vacancy is open to internal applicants only. Please use email address when applying.

Background

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Reporting to the President, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Vice-President (EDI) will work strategically and collaboratively with senior leaders to drive performance and achievement of the University's strategy and vision. The role holder will also work closely with Executive Deans, the relevant Associate Deans in Schools, Vice Presidents, Chief People Officer, Director of Student Experience, all four Vice Presidents, and other Professional Services Directors. The Assistant Vice-President will lead the Office for Institutional Equity & Inclusion (OEIE) and will line manage the Head of EDI.

The Assistant Vice-President will role model City St George's values and will demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to their own professional development.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for strategic leadership of all activities relating to equity, diversity and inclusion across the University, with a particular focus on enhancing and developing the experience and progression of students and staff. They will lead the effective implementation of City St George's EDI Strategy in collaboration with the President and all members of SLT along with relevant Associate Deans, the Head of EDI, the OIEI and other academic and professional staff. They will champion EDI across the university and promote excellence in research, education and the wider student experience through working with student representatives to build inclusive and welcoming environments for all students.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be post graduate qualified and hold a relevant professional qualification/professional body membership (and Fellowship HEA for an academic appointment). They will have demonstrable evidence of EDI advocacy, a strong ability to lead change as well as a good understanding of EDI innovations. The ability to collaborate and build excellent working relationships with internal and external colleagues is required, along with diplomacy, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will possess a natural authority and ability to engage strategically and contribute to the national debate on EDI.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description.

Benefits

City St George's offers a sector leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.