Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

You will provide academic and strategic leadership that supports an inclusive, respectful and intellectually open community.  This role is central to delivering the EDI Strategy, Race Equality Charter commitments and their values: Integrity, Inclusion, Curiosity and Collaboration. Youwill lead institution-wide work to embed inclusive practice across teaching, research and operations, and will: shape and deliver the EDI Strategy and oversee the Race Equality Charter action plan; support inclusive and equitable approaches to learning, teaching and assessment; champion intersectional thinking and remove systemic barriers to belonging; influence senior decision-making across governance bodies; lead and mentor the EDI Officers and RCA BLK, and act as senior sponsor for staff and student networks; support policy development on equality, freedom of speech and academic freedom; maintain a 20% research profile in EDI, belonging or related fields. They will work closely with colleagues across the College, including the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Success), Director of People & Culture, Associate Deans, Heads of Programme and the Students’ Union.