Diversity, Inclusion and Performance Lead - Leeds University Business School and National Highways

Fixed Term for 20 months to complete specific time limited work.

Do you hold a PhD or Masters degree in Business Management, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management or a related discipline? Would you like to work on a high-impact project aimed at transforming Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and performance within the UK Construction sector?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

The University of Leeds and National Highways has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead an exciting project aimed at embedding an evidence-based Diversity and Inclusion (DI) toolkit within National Highways construction supply chain. This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of academic research and industry practice, driving meaningful change and innovation.

As a KTP Associate you will be tasked with implementing National Highways’ purpose-built evidence-based DI toolkit. Outcomes will align with National Highways’ ambition to enhance D&I and in doing so improve productivity and effectiveness across the sector. To do this effectively, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders within the supply chain across the construction community. You will also need to be flexible and responsive to changing in an increasingly agile and fast paced environment. You will need to be resilient and persuasive to drive adaptation and to implement new D&I policies and practices through delivering bespoke training sessions and workshops to staff at all business levels.

National Highways is a government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving England’s motorways and major A roads. It plays a crucial role in ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable transport infrastructure across the country. By working with National Highways and The University of Leeds you will be enhancing and developing innovative, sustainable, and inclusive, infrastructure D&I solutions to support local and national socio-economic growth.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

James Hartford - Innovation Support Co-ordinator 

Email: J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk

Jennifer Tomlinson - Professor of Gender and Employment Relations

Head: People, Work and Employment Department

Email: j.tomlinson@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Jun 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 p.a. £3,333