Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity

Overview

Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity

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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Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Centre’s strategic direction and mission to improve diversity in representation and employment in media.
• Build influential relationships across the media industry and guide engagement and research activities.
• Collaborate with the Advisory Board and report to the PVC REES to steer the Centre toward its goals.
• Communicate the Centre’s work effectively to public discourse and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• National recognition within the media profession for leadership and contribution.
• Proven experience in research, education, or enterprise related to media diversity.
• Sustained and demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion in media.
• Confident communication skills, with ability to inspire change, build consensus, and challenge assumptions.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Education
• Industries: Higher Education and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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