Vacancy Job Title: Equalities Manager Pay Zone: £26,750 ...

VacancyJob Title:Pay Zone:Location:Closing Date:Equalities Manager£26,750 – £28,380 pro rataLlanishen, Cardiff20 February 2013 at 12 noonInterview Date: 14 March 2013Number of Posts: 1Vacancy Reference No:HE0130/629Other relevant information: Part time post 0.8BackgroundThe Higher Education Funding Council for Wales distributes funding from the WelshGovernment for learning and research in higher education institutions, and for higher educationto contribute to the culture, society and economy of Wales. It is leading a major programme ofchange in Welsh higher education under the Welsh Government’s For our Future strategy, andis overseeing the introduction of the new tuition fees arrangements in Wales from 2012/13.Equal OpportunitiesHEFCW warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Appointments willbe made on merit.Further InformationIf you would like an informal discussion, in complete confidence, regarding this post pleasecontact the line manager, Jane Johns on 029 2068 2219.How to applyApplications must be in the form of a completed application form addressing the requirements ofthe post and should be returned to:HR DepartmentHEFCWLinden CourtIlex CloseLlanishenCardiffCF14 5DZTel: 029 2068 2207E-mail: hrdepartment@hefcw.ac.uk

Job Description1. Particulars of the jobJob TitleEqualities Manager (part-time 0.8 FTE)Title of Line Manager Head of Widening AccessTeamSkills, Education and FundingDate of Description December 2012Level 5Statement of Overall PurposeAs an Equalities Manager to:• Support the Head of Widening Access and the Head of Skills, Education and Funding inthe development, implementation and review of policy consistent with the broad steersprovided by the Welsh Government and other relevant UK bodies.• Take responsibility for equality and diversity policy areas in relation to widening accessand the student experience.• Take responsibility for the delivery of HEFCW’s statutory responsibilities for equality anddiversity working with officers across the organisation.So that HEFCW successfully delivers the objectives set out in its Corporate Strategy and, indoing so, contribute to the maintenance and development of a strong HE sector in Wales andthe requirements placed upon it by the Welsh Government.2. Key Activities directly linked to overall purpose1. Contribute to the development, implementation and review of policy in areas ofresponsibility, currently equality and diversity. 35%2. Manage and review funding schemes in areas of responsibility, ensuringsuccessful and timely delivery. 30%3. Maintain effective working relationships with HEIs, Welsh Government, otherUK funding bodies and with other external partners, eg Equality Challenge Unit 20%and Equality and Human Rights Commission4. Maintain a professional knowledge of developments in UK HE in order toinform contributions to policy and practice and also to maintain own10%professional development.6. Carry out activities and fulfil responsibilities which contribute to the economic,effective and efficient operation of HEFCW including, but not limited to, 5%responsibilities in respect of Information Security, risk management, financialregulation and Health, Safety & Environment.

3 Resources impacted on (i.e. budgets, line managees):• Funding related to policy areas overseen, around £300k in 2012, includingDisability premium• Impacts on statutory responsibilities of HEFCW and sector.• There are no direct reports to this post.4 Minimum capabilities required to do the job ‘fully met’ or equivalent level ofknowledge:• see 4.1 and 4.2 listed below4.1 Qualifications:• Possession of degree-level qualification or equivalent4.2 Work experience, personal qualities and skills in dealing with peopleExperience in an administrative post or posts of responsibility, ideally in the HE or publicsector, with proven expertise in the area of equality and diversity.Sound analytical ability and a matching capacity to synthesise with sensitivity to context,Effective written and oral communication skills to present challenging material clearly,succinctly and informatively to different audiences.Able to relate confidently to individuals at a variety of levels in academic circles andprofessional groups, sometimes in potentially challenging situations.Able to work on own initiative to plan and prioritise work and progress it thoroughly andreliably to time in generally pressurised conditions.Numerate and a competent and confident user of standard software packages (Word andExcel)Excellent team player and able to develop and maintain good working relationships.