Tender Brief for a new Council for British Archaeology Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Policy

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The Council for British Archaeology is seeking a consultant to develop a new Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Equality (EDIE) Policy, alongside a review and update of the organisation’s Equal Opportunities procedures and Code of Conduct. This work will help ensure that the CBA’s policies reflect current best practice, UK legislation, and the organisation’s long-term commitment to inclusive and equitable practice.

Project Overview 

To ensure the CBA meets its commitment to EDIE, we require a new EDIE policy. We also wish to review our equal opportunities statement and procedures and our current Code of Conduct as part of this project.

In 2021 we commissioned Cornwall Museums Partnership to undertake a Diversity Review. They produced a Summary Report and ‘Handbook for Change’, including a section on policy. We have subsequently used the research and recommendations to enhance our commitment to EDIE throughout the CBA and embed it within our policies and procedures. As part of this work, we have spent two years developing and updating new and existing policies across the organisation.

We are now at the point where a new EDIE policy is required that draws on the Diversity Review, pulls together the various policies that directly relate to EDIE (and equal opportunities), and which will shape how we operate going forward. In addition to this work, the CBA is currently developing a new brand identity and name change, which will better reflect our mission, vision and values.

The development of a new EDIE policy and review/update of our current equal opportunities provision and code of conduct will provide us with the foundation that we need to take this work forward.

Required outputs

The following outputs will be required from the successful consultant:

• Work in partnership with CBA staff and trustees to develop a methodology and detailed timescale to implement the projects outputs to time and budget.
• Regular online progress meetings with CBA staff as needed (frequency to be agreed by CBA and consultant upon appointment).
• Undertake a review of: The current EDIE policy and other relevant policies to understand the current provision; The Diversity Review and ‘Handbook for Change’ created in 2021 as an aid to the development of the new EDIE policy; review the current equal opportunities provision at the CBA; review the CBA’s current Code of Conduct
• Creation of a new CBA EDIE policy that adheres to all current UK laws with opportunities for review and feedback by CBA staff/trustees
• Creation/update of the CBA’s Equal Opportunities provision that adheres to all current UK laws.
• Update the CBA’s Code of Conduct
• Creation of a recommendation document for implementing the new EDIE policy
• Provide a briefing session to familiarise CBA staff (and possibly Trustees) with the document and answer any outstanding questions

About the contract:

A fee of £3000 is available, inclusive of VAT and travel expenses

Brief

You can find more details of the project in the brief below.

How to apply

Please send an application of no more than three pages highlighting your proposed approach, relevant experience, and how your insight could support our organisation, accompanied by a CV or other summary of your expertise/experience.

Applications and any questions should be sent to: jobs@archaeologyuk.org
Titled: FAO Joanne Kirton: Tender for CBA EDIE Policy

Deadline: Tuesday 31st March 12pm.