Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)

Company:
British Universities and Colleges Sports Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Hours:

Part-time

Location:

London, SE1 0QX
Working pattern:
Hybrid - 4 days remote Job type:
Contract Posting date: 5 Aug 2026 Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

As BUCS builds on its proud history of providing excellent sporting opportunities and experiences that inspire, develop and unite for its members and students, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future.

We provide a thriving professional environment for all involved, inspired by our mission and values. Our values of inclusion, respect, innovation and dynamic will help us to further improve the community for all that work here and for everybody that chooses to engage in our programmes.

Our mission to embed sport and active wellbeing at the heart of student experience must be underpinned and enabled by strong strategic partnerships and strong and inclusive foundations of excellent people.

We are now looking for an individual to join the team as Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion). You will have a unique opportunity to lead strategic change and shape the organisation’s commitment across the breadth of the EEDI portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, you will be part of the Management Team and will work collaboratively across the organisation with a range of departments. You will be strategically responsible for a broad portfolio of EEDI based projects driving change through both initiatives and a systemic focus as we aim to accelerate our commitment to inclusion.

You will take responsibility for leading and implementing the BUCS Belonging strategy, and the accompanying annual Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to identify and prioritise key areas of activity to influence positive change. You will provide professional and expert knowledge and leadership with a focus on both internal organisational policy and procedures as well as guidance and check and challenge across all our delivery programmes.

You will be an experienced EEDI professional with proven experience to lead and implement change. You will have a proven track record of project management, the ability to influence at senior levels and a strong passion for EEDI. You will be expected to both lead strategically and lead on implementation and help to create a stronger sense of belonging for all involved with BUCS.

To lead on all areas of work related to EEDI, ensuring EEDI is integrated into all BUCS ways of working and cultures.

Implement the BUCS Belonging strategy and accompanying annual Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

Form and nurture professional relationships with necessary support agencies and bodies that can complement the EEDI area of work.

Represent BUCS professionally both internally and externally as the lead and expert for EEDI.

Collaborate with the Head of Competitions and wider team to review the competitions programmes from an EEDI perspective and support the implementation of any proposed changes.

Work with the event delivery teams to review the events programmes from an EEDI perspective and support the implementation of any proposed changes.

Be responsible for keeping up to date with relevant EEDI legislation and guidance, best practice and share and educate internally.

Work with the Governance and Integrity team to continue demographic reviews of governance structures and committees and ensure that EEDI is embedded throughout BUCS’ Governance Structures.

Collaborate with the Data and Insights team to monitor demographic patterns with a particular focus on understanding data from underrepresented groups and lead on the implementation of any proposed recommendations.

Complete all associated monitoring and reporting related to the Sport England systemic funding aligned to the post ensuring all progress is always published and transparent.

Lead on briefing the SLT and the BUCS Board EEDI trustee on progress and regular developments, enabling regular check and challenge.

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