As part of the Society's commitment 'to condemn racism and racist behaviour in all forms and to declare zero tolerance of conscious and unconscious racial bias in our organisation', UK Council are urging members to apply for a new role, SoR Equalise BAME Observer.
SoR Equalise is the Society's equality and diversity network, aiming to:
"One of the key tasks of Equalise is to advise UK council on equality issues and this role will help to ensure a robust channel remains open, ensuring clarity as the Society works to deliver the anti-racist promise,” said Peter Higgs, the Society's national equality officer.
"The role of Observer to UK Council will ensure that our BAME members have a place at the 'top table' and that the equality and diversity voice is heard. Equalise is proud to stand side by side with individuals and groups across the world to shout, 'BLACK LIVES MATTER', and to call for an immediate end to discrimination in all of its forms."
The post is open to full members of the Society who are in current employment. They are also required to be members of the Equalise network, which Society members can join by completing the online application form at www.sor.org/equalise
The successful applicant will be elected by the members of Equalise. They will attend UK Council meetings six times a year in London and provide a BAME perspective to discussions, as well as attending SoR Equalise meetings and occasional other external events. The term of office is two years. Reasonable expenses will be paid by the SoR.
Please read the job description and if you would like to apply, complete the form below. You can save the application form and continue completing it later. Completed applications must be submitted by noon, Friday, 24 July 2020.
It is important you understand the time commitment required for the role and can attend meetings as frequently as possible. Please fully complete the form and be aware that the statement from you asking why you have applied for the role will be shared with the members of Equalise to help them make their choice. However, applications will be anonymised before they are circulated to Equalise members.