Question 1

What are the key responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Lead Athena Swan work to maintain Silver award and deliver 2026–2031 action plan. Manage EDI programmes like GEMS mentoring and Carers Network. Act as Disability Coordinator for students, handle data analysis, surveys, reports, and collaborate across School, University, and external networks. Project management and EDI expertise essential. See HR jobs.

Question 2

What qualifications are required?

Accepted Answer

Hold a degree or equivalent professional experience. Proven experience in equality and diversity, up-to-date knowledge of policies, excellent communication skills, project management in complex environments, data manipulation, online surveys, and commitment to advancing EDI. Explore academic CV tips.

Question 3

What is the employment type and duration?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-term part-time role (22.5 hours / 60% FTE) for maternity cover, offered for 12 months or until May 2027. Hybrid working with regular remote pattern agreed with line manager, based in central Oxford. View remote higher ed jobs.

Question 4

How to apply?

Accepted Answer

Upload covering letter with supporting statement addressing selection criteria, CV, and two referees via online application. Closing date: Tuesday 13th January 2026 at noon. Interviews first week of February 2026. Contact Suzie Jackson at equality@ouce.ox.ac.uk for info. Guidance: jobs.ox.ac.uk guidance.

Question 5

What benefits are offered?

Accepted Answer

Excellent contributory pension, 38 days annual leave, childcare services, family leave schemes, cycle loan, discounted bus travel, season ticket loans. Join a supportive HR team with training and development. University committed to equality. Check higher ed jobs benefits.

University of Oxford

School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY

"Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Maternity Cover)"

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