Please note that this post is open to current University of Essex employees only.We are looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer to join us on a fixed term basis in our HR Section. You will be a member of the Organisational Development team and will support projects and networks across our full portfolio: Professional Development; Employee Engagement; Equality and Diversity; Education Technologies; Talent Development; and Employment Policy. This role reflects the priorities of the University's People Supporting Strategy 2015 - 2019 and the range of activities the team are currently leading.The role has three key elements; raising awareness of initiatives designed to promote an inclusive culture; increasing engagement with these initiatives; developing resources to support embedding inclusive workplace practices.The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and planning skills. Being able to understand different perspectives and discuss difficult issues in a sensitive and respectful manner is essential to this role as is the knowledge and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity.This role is suitable for job share and flexible working, please indicate in your application form if you would like to be considered for this and how many hours you are available for.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).*Further detail: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer jobpack*More information: Working at the University