EDI Coordinator

EDI Coordinator Post Details Job Title EDI Coordinator Post Number 1006219 Closing Date 26 Oct 2026 Grade SC5Starting Salary Salary: £47,450 - £52,560 Hours per week 0 Project Title EDI Coordinator Months Duration 24

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of this role is to provide coordination and practical support for the John Innes Centre’s participation in the Advance HE Inclusive Institutions Framework.

Working closely with the Head of Science Coordination and Research Culture, the post holder will coordinate the Institute’s evidence-based self-assessment, engage colleagues and representative groups across JIC, collate and analyse relevant data and evidence, and support the development, monitoring and communication of a clear, proportionate action plan.

This role will help ensure that the Framework is embedded within wider institutional priorities and existing equality, diversity, inclusion and research culture activity, enabling JIC to identify areas for improvement, demonstrate progress and deliver sustainable, intersectional change towards a more inclusive working and research environment.

Key Relationships

Head of Science Coordination and Research Culture
HR Manager (JIC)
EDI Committee
Voice and Working Group Leads
Advance HE

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Attend relevant meetings and working groups, providing coordination and practical support as required.Support the Head of Science Coordination and Research Culture in planning and delivering activities associated with the Inclusive Institutions Framework.Coordinate agreed activities, including arranging meetings, maintaining simple records and following up actions.Gather and organise information, evidence and feedback from colleagues to support the Institute’s work under the Framework.Assist with the preparation of brief updates, meeting papers and communications where needed.Undertake other reasonable and related tasks agreed with the line manager, within the available hours and changing needs of the projectAs agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role.

Person Profile

Education & Qualifications

RequirementImportanceDegree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience EssentialRelevant professional development or qualification in equality, diversity and inclusion, management, human resources or a related area Desirable

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

RequirementImportanceKnowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and their application within a complex organisation EssentialUnderstanding of institutional equality frameworks, self-assessment processes, evidence gathering and action planning EssentialAbility to organise and interpret equality-related information and present it clearly for different audiences – EssentialEssentialGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and online meeting tools Essential

Relevant Experience

RequirementImportanceSignificant experience of coordinating equality, diversity and inclusion programmes, charter submissions or comparable institutional review processes EssentialExperience of supporting self-assessment groups and working with senior leaders, committees and colleagues across an organisation EssentialExperience of producing concise reports, meeting papers, equality data summaries and practical action plans EssentialExperience of Advance HE equality charters or related external standards in higher education or research Desirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

RequirementImportanceClear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences EssentialAbility to build effective working relationships, facilitate constructive discussion and handle sensitive information appropriately EssentialExcellent time management and organisational skillsEssentialWell organised, reliable and able to work collaboratively with limited supervision EssentialGood interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team EssentialGood communication skills, both written and verbal Essential

Additional Requirements

RequirementImportanceAble to work flexibly, by agreement, in response to the timing and needs of the Framework over the two-year period EssentialCommitment to inclusive working practices, confidentiality and the values of the John Innes Centre EssentialAbility to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate EssentialAttention to detailEssentialPromotes equality and values diversityEssentialWillingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to work EssentialAble to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Institute EssentialWillingness to work outside standard working hours when required Essential

Who We Are

John Innes Centre

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial genetics, carrying out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and making our findings available to society.

Our research makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences including; cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.

For more information about working at the John Innes Centre, please click here.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all. We have a diverse and multicultural scientific community and thrive on our European and international links, appointing staff from across the world. Any candidate who would like further information on current or anticipated immigration requirements can contact the HR Team on +44 ([phone removed] or [email removed].

We are proud to hold a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award, recognising the impact of our work in promoting gender equality in science. We are also a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion’s programme, a founding signatory of the Tecnician Commitment and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852), limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 511709).

Department

Directorate

Group Details

The post will be placed within the Directorate

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EDI Coordinator
Salary:            £47,450 - £52,560 per annum depending on qualifications and exp