Diversity And Inclusion Manager

Description:

The British Museum is seeking a new EDI Manager (Public Engagement) to manage access, inclusion and equity for visitors to the museum. The museum is looking to hire an enthusiastic and organized individual to drive improvement and change by developing and facilitating the implementation of the Museum’s EDI Plan, which aims to embed EDI across all aspects of public engagement at the Museum, from our buildings and spaces to our learning programmes, exhibitions, and digital channels. In this pivotal role, the postholder will also ensure that the museum is compliant with the latest equality legislation. The postholder will also deliver a programme of accessible events.

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated fairly because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Develop and deliver the public engagement aspects of the Museum’s EDI action plan, by maintaining inclusive and best-practice procedures and policies

• Co-chair the EDI Stakeholder Group and reporting to the EDI Steering Group

• Collaborate closely with different internal departments to ensure that accessible facilities are implemented and marketed for disabled audiences, to create a safe and accessible environment within the museum for disabled audiences.

• Represent the museum on public engagement matters as appropriate

• Keep up with the latest legislature and knowledge of external developments on EDI in public engagement, keeping senior personnel informed and applying it as appropriate