Equality Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner

Salary: £40,012 per annum (with progression up to £43,491)
Grade: MA1
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Interview Date: Week commencing 21 April 2025.

Birmingham City University is excited to offer an opportunity to join our EDI Unit as an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Business Partner. You will play a key role in supporting our ambitious programme to create a truly inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their potential.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues and students across the University to drive forward our EDI Strategy and support initiatives that promote social mobility and equality. You will report to the Head of EDI and work closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure that our policies, training, and strategies are aligned with the University’s equality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the University’s EDI Strategy.
• Manage and coordinate equality charters.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on EDI matters.
• Offer training and support to staff and students.
• Create policies, reports, and briefings for diverse audiences.

Essential Requirements

The requirements of the role are detailed in the person specification section of the job description, but some key requirements are:

• In-depth knowledge of equality legislation and its application in Higher Education (HE).
• Understanding of challenges within the HE sector.
• Proven experience in developing EDI strategies and policies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Proficiency in IT and using technology to enhance EDI initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods) per annum pro rata.
• An attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or the option to retain LGPS for existing and previous members.
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Imogeen.Denton@bcu.ac.uk

Join us in making a difference at Birmingham City University. 

Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation, and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role. 

Please download the Job Description below for further information:

Job Description

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.