Inclusion & Belonging Lead

At Bradford College, inclusion is not an initiative, it is fundamental to who we are and who we aspire to be. We are seeking an exceptional Inclusion & Belonging Lead to help shape a culture where every student and colleague feels recognised, respected and able to achieve their full potential.

Reporting directly to the Vice Principal Students & Inclusion, you will influence strategic decision-making, challenge barriers to participation and help drive meaningful change across one of the region's most diverse educational communities.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of thousands of students and staff while helping shape the future direction of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across the College.

The postholder will act as the College's lead specialist for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, providing expert advice, support and challenge to leaders, managers and teams across the organisation.

You will be expected to influence at all levels of the College, working with senior leaders, heads of department, staff networks, students and external partners to embed inclusive practice and create sustainable organisational change.

Bradford is one of the UK's youngest and most culturally diverse cities. Our student and staff communities bring a rich range of experiences, identities and perspectives, creating an inspiring environment in which inclusion and belonging are not simply priorities, but essential to success.

You will be a credible and passionate advocate for inclusion, with the ability to build trust, influence decision-making and work collaboratively across diverse communities. You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, turning ambition into measurable outcomes that improve experiences and opportunities for students and staff.

• Shape and influence a newly established leadership role.
• Work within one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant college communities.
• Influence the experiences and outcomes of thousands of students and colleagues.
• Collaborate directly with leaders to drive organisational change.
• Be part of an ambitious college committed to transforming lives through education.
• This role is about more than delivering an EDI strategy. It is about creating a culture where every person at Bradford College feels they belong, can be themselves and has an equal opportunity to achieve success

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from an underrepresented background.

• Lead the operational delivery of the College's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and associated action plans.
• Coordinate and monitor progress against EDI strategic objectives, ensuring milestones and targets are achieved.
• Support the Vice Principal Students & Inclusion in implementing initiatives that strengthen belonging, inclusion, representation and equity across the College.
• Develop annual operational plans aligned to strategic priorities, sector developments and legislative requirements, including contributing to the EDI annual report.
• Support departments in embedding EDI considerations within planning, self-assessment and quality improvement processes.
• Ensure Equality Impact Assessments are completed effectively and that resulting actions are implemented and monitored.
• Lead initiatives that foster a culture of belonging, inclusion and psychological safety for all students and staff.
• Coordinate College-wide awareness campaigns, events and activities that celebrate diversity and promote inclusion.
• Facilitate staff networks, focus groups, forums and engagement activities that capture and respond to lived experiences.
• Support the development of allyship initiatives, mentoring programmes and staff development opportunities that improve representation and belonging.
• Promote approaches that address discrimination, harassment, microaggressions and barriers to participation.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum leaders to embed equality, diversity, inclusion and cultural responsiveness into learning programmes.
• Support curriculum teams in developing inclusive teaching practices and implementing Universal Design for Learning principles.

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Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Excellence,…