Equality and Diversity Officer

Main responsibilities:

To act as a contact to learners who would like to discuss their additional support needs to a fellow learner, respecting their confidentiality at all times.

To represent students with additional support needs at appropriate Learning Development Meetings and Cross College Committees.

To work with the Learning Development Section to promote the Learning Development Service to learners.

Establish and maintain contact with internal services and external organisations who work on Equality and Diversity issues.

To work with the Learning Development Section to raise awareness of issues that learners with additional support needs encounter in College.

Raise awareness of Equality and Diversity issues and your services to learners across campuses.

Liaise with LGBT Officer and PR/Events Officer to organise events relevant to your role.

Present relevant reports to the executive committee and any other college committee.

Attend any relevant training or conferences for welfare officers.

Collate information on events and activities for the Student Newsletter and Student Union website.

Prepare your PTS&R with either the SLO/SU President to ensure that you can plan the year ahead and establish projects relating to your remit.