Assistant Director - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Assistant Director – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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About this role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader to join our newly formed Transformation and Improvement Service as Assistant Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity. You will provide strategic leadership to embed equity, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the University’s transformation agenda. This means driving ambitious cultural and organisational change that champions anti‑racism, inclusive leadership, and equitable practices.

You will ensure that our people, processes and structures actively foster belonging, accessibility and fairness, creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive. Your work will influence policy, practice and culture at every level, aligning EDI outcomes with the University’s strategic goals and delivering measurable, sustainable impact.

You will shape and deliver our ambitious Anti‑Racism strategy that aligns with the University’s mission, creating sustainable change that enhances organisational effectiveness and supports a positive, inclusive culture for all staff and students.

About you

You will be a dynamic and collaborative leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful EDI strategies and cultural transformation. You should have experience influencing senior leadership teams and developing innovative, evidence‑based solutions that advance equity and inclusion. You’ll demonstrate UWE Values, leading by example with a commitment to anti‑racism, accessibility, and service excellence.

Transformation & Improvement Services

We make change happen. Planning and implementing change can be complex and challenging. Transformation & Improvement Services simplifies the process of managing change, supporting leaders to prioritise and deliver the most impactful work. We drive a culture of continuous improvement by breaking down barriers, testing new ideas, and co‑creating inclusive solutions that empower our community.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward‑thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Our commitment to diversity

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision‑making and problem‑solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Katherine Davies on 0117 328 2241 or email:

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We are hoping to hold interviews week commencing 2nd February 2026, but we aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

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