Following Professor Jason Arday’s Race Review, which was published in February 2022, there has been engagement with a broad range of stakeholders from across LSTM to prioritise what actions staff want to see taken forwards to tackle race inequity at LSTM. In parallel, work has been done and resource has been allocated to create a governance structure to support LSTM’s race equity agenda, including the creation of a Race Equity Action Group and Chair role.

This role will support in the coordination and project management of the Race Equity Action Plan and will work alongside the Race Equity Action Group Chair on the institution’s eventual Race Equality Charter submission. The role provides an opportunity to make a difference and be part of organisational culture change. Working under the direction of the ED&I Manager, supporting with the delivery of race equity related activities including training and events.

The role will support the implementation of the Race Equity Action Plan, all race equity related activities as well as supporting the REAG Chair with the writing and project management of the Race Equity Charter submission. The role includes administration and support to LSTM’s ED&I manager with the wider ED&I agenda.

Key Responsibilities are: 

•    Provide project management support for the Race Equity Action Group in the implementation of the action plan and the preparation and submission of the Race Equity Charter. Including liaising with key stakeholders and gathering and collating relevant information in preparation for deadlines. 
•    Regularly disseminate data findings to university stakeholders and external stakeholders such as Advanced HE, working closely with LSTM’s Comms Team where necessary.
•    To support the institutional understanding of REC by helping the Race Equity Action Group Chair gather and analyse data from various stakeholders and datasets to contribute towards the development of appropriate policies/activities and to support decision making in the context of the institutional REC award submission.
•    Support the Race Equity Action Group Chair with writing the REC submission, including drafting, proof-reading, and editing copy when directed. 
•    Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to develop targets and KPIs to review and report on the progress and effectiveness of race equity activities. 
•    Act as a point of liaison to the BAME network and race equity representatives from Education and when relevant engage with colleagues and students of colour to ensure their voices and contributions inform race equity work. 
•    Maintain up to date specialist knowledge of latest equity, diversity and inclusion thinking and changes to legislation particularly in relation to Race. 

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both written and oral, in order to convey ideas and information to meet the needs of different audiences. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:

•    Strong project management skills
•    Managing competing schedules
•    Working at pace towards tight deadlines
•    Tackling race equity issues within organisations
•    Managing multiple stakeholder expectations and competing demands
•    Drafting communications to different audiences
•    Knowledge of the latest equity, diversity and inclusion and Race thinking

LSTM encourages Black and Ethnic Minorities to apply for this role. 

For an informal discussion please contact Samia Benbrih – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager: samia.benbrih@lstmed.ac.uk 

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

•    30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
•    Generous occupational pension schemes
•    Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
•    Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
•    Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Closing Date: 21st October 2022

Expected date of interviews: Tuesday 8th November 2022

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage applications from people of colour who are underrepresented within our Professional Services teams
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM 

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.  Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/publications/lstm-annual-report-2020-2021 

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies