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The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Diversity and Inclusion are an essential part of the Royal Society’s mission to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. A diverse and inclusive scientific community that brings together the broadest range of talents, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences maximises scientific innovation and creativity and the competitiveness of the UK scientific industry.

As the UK’s national academy of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (‘STEM’), the Society is committed to increasing diversity in science by embedding diversity and inclusion into its activities and organisational culture and by encouraging the participation of excellent scientists from under-represented groups.

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  Promote an inclusive culture within the Royal Society itself and the activities it undertakes
• Work for greater equality, diversity, and inclusion in the scientific workforce at all levels
• Work for greater equity of access to scientific careers for children and young people from all backgrounds

Reports to: Head of Diversity and Inclusion

Line manages: x2 Diversity and Inclusion Officers

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working

Pay Band: E

Salary: £43,495 to £54,369

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Closing date: 8 May 2023 23:59pm.

• Influence various policies in favour of The Royal Society’s ambition and cause.
• Collaborate with other societies, professional bodies, and government to research, develop and implement policies on multiple issues.
• Focus on multiple diversity strands and unprotected characteristics such as socioeconomic diversity to widen participation in STEMM education, training, and employment, taking an intersectional approach.
• Collection, sorting, monitoring and analyses of diversity data to spot trends and bias.
• Collect baseline data to tell a story and demonstrate progress
• Working with the Events Team to produce annual Diversity & Inclusion conferences and events to promote The Royal Society’s progress and achievements.
• Design, develop and manage the successful delivery of a programme of activities and projects that sit under the diversity strategy on time, to budget, and to the agreed scope.
• Create and maintain strong diversity and inclusion partnerships to maximise our diversity & inclusion efforts and impact.
• Identify and engage with special interest groups to gain feedback, discuss ideas, and generate good practice.
• Keep up to date with diversity & inclusion trends and highlight priorities in an ever-changing landscape.
• Develop new initiatives for consideration aligned with the diversity and inclusion strategy.
• Review and analyse data to monitor and report on progress.
• Work collaboratively across teams and external organisations to communicate the rationale for diversity and inclusion within the workforce and the Royal Society’s wider community.
• Work to embed diversity and inclusion organisation-wide to be seen as business as usual
• Work with the internal communications team to promote the Society’s Diversity and Inclusion work including specific campaigns as appropriate.
• Undertake or commission research into specific areas/questions to determine what action the Society should take related to improving diversity and inclusion in STEM.
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion activity is co-ordinated across the Society, working with colleagues to embed diversity considerations across all the activities of the Royal Society, and to achieve actions arising from the internal Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group.
• Ensure appropriate evaluation methods are employed for all diversity and inclusion activities and oversee drafting, editing and production of outputs.
• Manage aspects of the Society’s Diversity and Inclusion budget and ensure diversity projects are implemented within agreed budgets.
• Build relationships and network with colleagues working in diversity and inclusion across the sector to share best practice and develop joint ideas.
• Provide guidance and support to the Diversity and Inclusion team members so that they can deliver their roles to a high standard.
• Contribute to other activities as required.