Committee applications

The Staff LGBT+ Network has now opened applications for positions on the committee. Below are details for the positions we are looking for, if you would like to apply for one of these please follow the link below, provide your details and give a short statement outlining how you feel you would be right for the position. After the specified date we will get in touch to appoint successful applicants.

Most importantly we need people who are enthusiastic and keen to help. If you feel you don't necessarily fit one of the positions below, but would still like to be actively involved, please get in touch so we can discuss.

Closing date: End of Thursday 31 August

Co-Chairs

  • Take the lead on representing and advocating for LGBT+ staff on LGBT+-related issues at the University.
  • Sit on the EDI Advisory Forum and other EDI-related fora to which they are invited.
  • Chair, prepare agenda and release minutes for monthly staff meetings.
  • Work with LGBT+ Staff committee to help facilitate their roles.
  • Manage the LGBT+ Staff committee Teams Team and the LGBT+ HR email list.

Trans, and Non-binary Lead

  • Take the lead on representing and advocating for trans and non-binary staff on trans/non-binary-related issues at the University.
  • Sit on the Trans and Non-binary Working Group

Celebration and Awareness Lead

  • Ensure that LGBT+ celebration and awareness days/weeks/months are acknowledged either at the University level or at a Network level (e.g., via the email list or social media accounts).
  • Be the primary coordinator for LGBT+ History Month and Pride month events.

Events Lead

  • Take the lead on organising events under the banner of the Network, working with the committee and wider members of the community.
  • Work with colleagues from other Staff Networks to facilitate co-organised events.
  • Support members of the committee with high profile events and campaigns, such as the Campus Pride March and Rainbow Laces.

Projects Lead

  • Take the lead on engaging in, coordinating and facilitating specific LGBT+-related projects. These include but may not be limited to: the rainbow laces campaigns, ensuring rainbow lanyards are available campus-wide, and the LGBT+ Buddy Scheme.
  • Work with the Celebration and Awareness Lead to support facilitation of events/campaigns/projects in LGBT+ History Month and Pride Month.

Collaborations Lead

  • Take proactive steps to build relationships and collaborations with other staff Networks across the University and the LSU LGBT+ Association.
  • Manage the Network’s Stonewall partnership (in our Diversity Champion role) to ensure the benefits of the scheme are used to good effect.
  • Work with active alumni to facilitate opportunities to engage in events and campaigns facilitated by the Network.

London Campus Champion

  • Take the lead on ensuring the voices and issues of Loughborough London staff are heard both in monthly meetings and at higher-level University meetings.
  • Engage Loughborough London staff with LGBT+ Network activities.

Plus Lead

  • Take the lead on representing and advocating for other identities not covered by the LGBT acronym such as intersex, asexual and aromantic.