Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner, Directorate of People & Student Services (HRS122A)

The University of Aberdeen is committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across its staff and student communities. EDI is a core element of Aberdeen 2040, the University's strategic plan, and underpins our ambition to create an inclusive environment in which all members of our community can thrive.

Job Description

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the University's EDI priorities and action plans. Working across a broad range of equality, diversity and inclusion activities, the post-holder will contribute to initiatives that support inclusive learning, teaching, research and working environments for staff and students.

This is a varied and rewarding role involving a range of responsibilities, projects and stakeholder groups. The post-holder will support the implementation of EDI initiatives, provide advice and guidance to colleagues, contribute to charter mark activity including Athena Swan, and help monitor progress against institutional objectives. The role will suit an individual who is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion and who is keen to make a positive contribution to policy, practice and culture change within a higher education environment.

The post is based within the Human Resources Organisational Development (OD) Team. Colleagues in OD support a range of organisational priorities including equality, diversity and inclusion, charter mark activity such as Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter, learning and organisational development, coaching and mentoring programmes, staff engagement initiatives and institutional benchmarking activities.

Human Resources forms part of the People and Student Services Directorate within Professional Services. The Directorate brings together Human Resources, Student Support and Advice, Multi-faith Chaplaincy, Counselling and Wellbeing services, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and Student Experience.

The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across the People and Student Services Directorate and will develop effective working relationships with staff and students across the University.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, ** 38,784 - 46,049 per annum**, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact Dr. Maria-Grazia Cascio, Senior EDI Partner (m.cascio@abdn.ac.uk).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above.

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.

Advert information

Type / Role: Full Time, Permanent
Subject Area(s):
Location(s): Aberdeen
Staff Category: Academic
Position Type: Full Time
Grade: Grade 6
Salary: 38,784 - 46,049
Ref No: HRS122A
Closing Date: 19-OCT-2026