Elections now open for co-chair positions on two staff networks
05 Jun 2025
Both the Disabled Staff Network Group and LGBTQ+ Staff Network: BeeProud are looking to appoint new Co-Chairs
These are fantastic opportunities to support colleagues belonging to highly engaged, diverse and vibrant networks, whilst helping equality conversations and inform University policies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any University staff member is eligible to stand for the Co-Chair positions, but only current members of the respective network group can vote in the elections. Co-Chairs have an agreed time allocation of 1/2 day per month to help in carrying out duties as well as support from the EDI Directorate, support from an Executive Sponsor, including funding for events and training.
Please agree this with your manager before applying for either network.
Interested in applying for the Disabled Staff Network Group positions?
If you would like to nominate yourself for one of the three co-chair positions available, please complete this nomination form. If you would like a conversation with either Steven (current Academic co-chair) or Laura (current PGR co-chair) about the role please contact them directly.
The full nomination process is here.
Nominations close on Friday 13th June at 5pm
Interested in applying for the BeeProud positions?
If you would like to apply for one of the two co-chair positions available, please complete this nomination form. BeeProud are ideally looking to install PS and Academic co-chairs. If you would like a conversation with the current co-chair (Matt) about the role please contact matt.sanderson@manchester.ac.uk
You can find the full process here.
Nominations close on Thursday 19th June at 5pm
Should you wish to submit your nomination or vote via an alternative method, or have any general questions, please contact the EDI Team: