Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Assistant - Events

Job Description

The University Community at Liverpool is diverse and multi-cultural and at them they wish to offer something for everyone. One of their aims is that all of their 28k+ members will benefit from them, and they recognise that there are many different ways ofexperiencing student life. They want to understand what all of their members want and how their own backgrounds and heritage affect and impact upon their time at University. They have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan which outlines how they are tryingto ensure that all of their staff and members all feel equally supported, welcomed and included. It also outlines how they are seeking to remove barriers to this goal.Their EDI Assistant - Events; will work primarily within their Democracy and Campaigns Team (also having close working with the Events and Marketing teams), and assist with the delivery of events and networks to support them in delivering its EDI objectives.The postholder will assist in briefing elected officers on EDI committees, contribute to researching and devising a diverse events programme and generally contribute positively to the organisations EDI development.The EDI Assistant - Events will work with their Marketing team to carry out specific EDI research when required, and also work within the Democracy and Campaigns team in delivering actions defined by input from their student members. This may include providingadministration support for the liberation networks, supporting EDI campaign actions, as well as working alongside colleagues to support and implement relevant events and festivals of activity.They are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups, and those who have experience working with diverse populations. They encourage applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented withinthem.The BAME Guaranteed Interview Scheme at our client is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity. They annually review racial diversity within their workforce, and it is a key priority for them to improve racial and ethnic diversity amongst theirworkforce, and as such they particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates and have introduced a BAME guaranteed interview scheme. They recognise that applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds mayhave experienced additional barriers when applying for new roles.They encourage applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within them. Therefore, they are taking positive action to address an under-representation within their organisation. If you meet the minimum criteria(at least 80% of the essential criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, youll be guaranteed an interview. If you are a BAME applicant and would like to be considered under their guaranteed interview scheme, you must indicatethis by selecting the relevant box on the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. If you do not select this box, your application will be considered alongside all other applications. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for BAMEapplicants who meet the minimum criteria. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of background or protected characteristic.You will also have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the overall growth of the Membership Services department and to create positive change for their members.

Keyskills :
CampaignsEventsMarketingResearchInclusion