Equality Lead (Race)

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

Are you passionate about Race Equality and Inclusion? We have an exciting opportunity for an Equality Lead (Race) to join an award-winning People Services community. People Services prides themselves on providing pro-active, high quality professional advice and excellent customer service to all staff and managers on all People Services matters.

This individual will be accountable for delivering a Race Equality Charter action plan for staff and students for the University. They will also be accountable for the implementation of staff and student outcomes in relation to race equality as highlighted in the University Strategic Equality Plan.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) matters to us, every student and staff member deserves to be treated fairly and with respect and striving for race equality is integral to our culture and values.

Reporting to the DVPC EDIB, the role will be responsible for the management and coordination of institutional level activity in relation to Advance HE's Race Equality Charter (REC). You will progress the delivery and implementation of EDI initiatives required to support the University's Bronze institutional level award.

Providing professional advice on the REC to stakeholders across the University at all levels, you will also develop high-level project plans and reports at institutional level. Your advice, support and guidance will be based on an informed understanding of the issues facing staff in under-represented groups. You will have an awareness of and empathy with the issues that relate to under-represented groups, in particular ethnic minority groups.

You will work closely with the DPVC EDIB, Equality Lead, Strategic Equality Committee, Senior Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders to manage all relevant activities and documentation required to progress the REC Bronze priorities.

The postholder will lead initiatives to effect positive cultural change, raise awareness and embed race equality principles across the University. Acting with purpose, they will confidently advise, influence, and where necessary challenge, drawing on their professional expertise. They will also evaluate impact and report on progress to ensure sustained, measurable improvement in race equality outcomes.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.