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• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• About the team
• Our role
• Governance
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
    • Terms of reference
    • Constituency and members
    • Role description
    • Minutes of meetings
• EDI champions

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Role description for members

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is a sub-committee of the University Council and is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing an effective equality and diversity and inclusion strategy and related policies, ensuring that these are translated into action.
• Advising the University on progress towards the fulfilment of the University’s statutory obligations in respect of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Influencing organisational and cultural change.
• Participating in relevant advisory and working groups and ensuring relevant actions are undertaken.
• Providing the Committee with their views and expertise in order to make informed recommendations.
• Monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of equality policies and activities across the University.

Knowledge and experience

• Up to date knowledge of and interest in equality, diversity and inclusion including harassment, discrimination and the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010: age, disability, race, religious belief/non-belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership.
• Experience of equality, diversity and inclusion in practice, though, for example, work with staff and / or students; policy development and/or implementation.
• Ability to view equality, diversity and inclusion issues from a range of perspectives

Time commitment

• Three meetings per year (November, March and June)
• Preparation for meetings including reading reports and papers]
• Members will hold the post for three years in the first instance.