Equality, diversity, inclusion and culture manager
You will work with staff, students and our equality networks (race, LGBT+ and disability) and equality champions to identify and understand equality challenges, and to develop innovative and effective solutions. You will work to embed EDI and help deliver our values, building strong relationships with our partner organisations, including working closely with the Royal Marsden Hospital on common challenges.
You will manage implementation of the Athena Swan and Equality action plans, and lead on the preparation of Athena Swan award applications starting with our 2025 application. This role also provides advice and support to the ICR in meeting best practice standards of the Technicians Commitment and HR Excellence in Research.
You will manage an EDI intern and receive administrative support from within the L&OD team.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have Knowledge of Athena Swan and equality challenges in the research and academic sectors, Strong commitment to improve work and study experience for everyone in research intensive environments. You will be Self-motivated and resilient, with a real desire to promote inclusivity and reinforce a positive workplace culture at ICR. A Degree in STEM and/ or experience of working in scientific research is desirable.
Learning and organisational development team (L&OD), HR Directorate
The team provide training and career development support to research and professional services staff. This includes providing a range of technical training programmes for research staff and students together with workshops to help them progress their careers in academia or in alternative careers outside the ICR They lead on initiatives to support a positive, inclusive research workplace culture such as Athena Swan, HR Excellence in Research and Technician’s Commitment
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact [email protected] (current post holder)