Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity at Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University · Birmingham, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Birmingham
The full-time starting salary is normally £81,836.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £92,593.00 per annum.
Grade: K
Full-time, Permanent
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director to lead its mission to improve the diversity of representation and employment across contemporary British media. Established in 2020, the Centre is a pioneering collaboration between media professionals and academic researchers, driving evidence-based change across the UK’s media landscape.
As Director, you will be the strategic force behind the Centre’s work by building influential relationships across the media industry, guiding impactful research and engagement, and amplifying the Centre’s voice in public discourse. You’ll work closely with the Advisory Board and report to the PVC REES, steering the Centre toward its ambitious goals.
You will be nationally recognised within the media profession for your leadership and contribution, with proven experience in research, education, or enterprise. You will have sustained and demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion in media. As a confident communicator, you will inspire change and build consensus, while also challenging assumptions, sharing knowledge, and helping to shape a more inclusive British media.
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Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation, and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.
The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role.
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