Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ALC1619) in University of East Anglia

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People & Culture Division

Salary will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum

Indefinite

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)

05 Jan 2026

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Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ALC1619)

About the Role:

People and Culture Division
Organisational Development Service

Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ref: ALC1619

Starting salary from £48,822 per annum dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

We are seeking an experienced and credible Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to join our welcoming Organisational Development Service. Shaping and leading our EDI agenda, you will play a key role in fostering a values-led culture and an inclusive environment for our diverse community.

Working collaboratively within the People & Culture Division you will lead the development and delivery of our EDI strategy, ensuring alignment with our institutional People Strategy.

Drawing on your knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks, in particular the Equality Act 2010 and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, you will lead, develop and motivate the EDI team, ensuring effective delivery of projects, programmes and statutory compliance. You will provide strategic leadership for the University’s EDI strategy, translating it into clear, actionable plans and using data, insight and evidence to identify challenges, drive progress and measure impact.

You will build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across all areas and levels of the organisation, adopting a collaborative and solution-focused approach with the confidence to sensitively navigate complex issues and balance conflicting demands and obligations.

Experience within the UK Higher Education sector is advantageous but not essential.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

44 days of annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 5 January 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Kirsty Webb, Associate Director of Organisational Development via [email protected]

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