EDI Programme Manager

Institute of Physics

Length of contract
March 2026

Salary
£40,000 - £42,000 per year

About the Organisation

Institute of Physics (IOP) is the national society for the discipline of physics in the UK and Ireland. As well as being a learned society, we are also the professional body for members based in the UK, Ireland, and overseas. We are a professional, modern, and ambitious organization seeking to unlock the potential of physics and physicists nationally and internationally. Our purpose is to promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and learning in pure and applied physics for the benefit of all. We do this by building a thriving and diverse physics workforce, raising standards, supporting careers, and addressing barriers.

We demonstrate the importance, relevance, and impact of physics in everyday life and the role it plays in addressing society’s major societal, economic, and environmental challenges. We influence change, actively engage in public and government dialogue, improve the quality of debate, inform policy, and influence funding strategies. Above all, we are pioneering.

We foster a sense of community amongst employees, members, volunteers, and people with an interest in physics, providing a platform and a voice for ideas to be heard and creating an environment that enables game-changing innovation. Our organizational values are at the heart of IOP and provide the foundations to empower us all to lead cultural change, deliver high performance across the organization, and enable us to promote advancements and learning in pure and applied physics for the benefit of all.

About the role

We are looking for an EDI Programme Manager to support us in our exciting mission to transform the physics landscape for the UK and Ireland, and ensure a thriving physics ecosystem that contributes to innovation, discovery, research, growth, and debate in the UK, Ireland, and beyond. We are very proud of our innovative strategy,

To manage and deliver the IOP’s Physics Inclusion Award, an equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) benchmarking award across UK and Ireland universities, as well as support the delivery of the EDI strategic objectives through staff and member initiatives. To support our organisational values of being Inclusive, Objective, Open, and Exemplary.

Responsibilities

• To provide specialist EDI advice to Physics Inclusion Award applicants in universities and departments across the UK and Ireland, and to assist the IOP in meeting its equality objectives
• To manage, deliver, and administer the IOP’s Physics Inclusion Award, and lead on the transition and review period of Project Juno, the IOP’s Gender Equality scheme
• To develop and maintain external EDI relationships, including with those in other professional bodies and institutes and organisations related to physics, such as funding bodies
• To deliver on existing commitments to member-led groups and initiatives such as the LGBT+ Physical Sciences Network and support the development of future activities
• To develop and provide data analysis, surveys, progress reports, and good practice resources relating to EDI, as required
• To provide secretariat support to our member-led Inclusion and Diversity committee
• To communicate EDI effectively, coherently, and accessibly through a range of methods, and to build and develop diversity resources and networks internally and externally
• To maintain an awareness of current activities, practices, and legislation relating to EDI, including attending external meetings, events, and conferences, where appropriate

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of EDI, specifically in a STEM environment
• Ability to influence others and manage stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrable inclusive behaviours and attitudes toward others
• Experience in project/programme management and delivery
• Experience of working with a range of colleagues and partners to deliver solutions, particularly at a senior level
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, whether written, in person, and over platforms such as Teams
• A strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable:

• Experience of delivering EDI projects/programmes in physics
• Technical report writing

Skills & Requirements:

• Team player: the ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve common goals
• Negotiation skills are the capability to explore different positions and alternatives to reach desired outcomes
• Proactive in thinking ahead and acting to ensure the smooth completion of team/individual aims and objectives
• Communication and interpersonal skills ability to listen and express information positively, clearly, and effectively in written and oral form
• Computer literate, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Managing and measuring work. Takes responsibility for tasks and decisions, ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritises and organises workload, and handles multiple tasks
• Personal development is committed to continuous learning, especially relating to EDI topics, to maintain a high level of knowledge

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 25 days
• Excellent pension scheme - up to 12% company contribution
• Private medical insurance, life assurance
• Dental insurance, health care cash plan
• Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards Employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays 

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• Apply online
• Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.

Interviews

• Interviews to be held: 25th September 2025 (Via Teams)

Policies

The IOP is committed to promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals whilst celebrating diversity. We recognise personal unique characteristics. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support. The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

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