Race and Ethnicity Lead

Job Description

Race and Ethnicity LeadLocation: Cambridge or LondonContract Type: 2-year Fixed-Term ContractHours: Full timeSalary: £56,106 - £62,340 per annum plus benefits: https://about-us/work-for-us/#benefitsClosing Date: 01/01/2024Join the Royal Society of Chemistry and help us shape a more inclusive future:We are seeking a proactive individual to take on the role of Race and Ethnicity Unit Lead on a two-year fixed-term basis.About the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC):The RSC is a dynamic not-for-profit organization with a global presence, employing 700 dedicated professionals across six countries. With a thriving international community of over 50,000 members in 100+ countries, we are a respected publisher of high-qualitychemical science knowledge. We are also the professional body for chemists in the UK, advocating for the chemical sciences and championing diversity, inclusion, and equality.About the Race and Ethnicity Lead role:Our Race and Ethnicity Unit represents our commitment in action to tackling racism and ethnic inequalities uncovered in the chemical sciences. The Unit was established in 2022 as a three-year pilot with an initial investment of £1.5M to serve as a basis toevaluate outcomes and impact, and future needs in the community and for our future work.Leading a small team and collaborating with other colleagues in the Global Inclusion team and across the organisation, as our Race and Ethnicity Unit Lead you will oversee delivery of a range of programmes to tackle racism and ethnic inequalities in the chemicalsciences. You will lead on the delivery and evaluation of the pilot, identify and work with key partners, and make recommendations about the future of this work, with responsibility for an annual budget of approximately £500K.At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at either our Cambridge or London office, you will also be able to work from home withinthe UK, with the expectation that you will attend our offices and travel as needed for your role. In this role you will attend our offices at least 1-2 days per week on a regular basis (initially more frequently to support your induction), with UK travel aswell as some weekend and evening work. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.Essential requirements:• Proven experience overseeing efficient delivery of complex multi-stakeholder projects and programmes, with the ability to balance commitments and priorities across several programmes.• Degree in science or science-related area and an interest in chemistry (or equivalent gained, for example, through working in science or science-related management, publishing or community engagement).• Knowledge of, and a passion for inclusion and diversity in STEM subjects and in particular race and ethnicity equality in different sectors, as well as current initiatives impacting the science and technology ecosystem.• Experience of managing a team, as well as the ability to work with colleagues in a wide variety of contexts, delivering results that take into account the widest needs of the organisation.• Experience building relationships and networks, as well as developing projects and running committees involving professionals across career stages and communicating effectively with a variety of audiences and influencing people across levels and sectors.• Ability to make decisions, building consensus and to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, using a range of digital, written, and oral communication channelsApplication details:At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour,where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who have a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.When applying, please provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills, knowledge and competencies match the requirements outlined in the job description.Accessibility:We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will doour best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.You may also have experience in the following: Race & Ethnicity Unit Lead, Race & Ethnicity Global Lead, Race Policy Engagement Lead, Inclusion & Diversity Manager, Inclusion & Diversity Lead, Inclusion & Diversity Advisor, Inclusion Manager, Inclusion Lead,Diversity Manager, Diversity Lead, Inclusion Advisor, Diversity Advisor, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality and Diversity, ,HR Director, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People & Culture Manager, People & Culture Business Partner, HR Advisor, HR Officer, etc.REF-210006