BEING GAY, WORKING HERE
DR ANDY HEATH, Senior Research Fellow, Environmental Sciences
‘I’ve been an out gay member of science staff for over 20 years. I’ve never felt the need to hide my sexuality and have always been treated on a par with my straight colleagues. As Chair of the LGBT network I have met a diverse range of staff and come to appreciate the commitment to diversity practised here.’
QUICK FACTS
Liverpool, Merseyside
Full- and part-time employment in a wide range of academic and support roles
Dependent upon role
27,000 students and 4,700 employees
A wide range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, a childcare voucher scheme, excellent sports facilities and opportunities for personal and professional development
WHO WE ARE
A world-leading research-based university that was founded in 1881, with 27,000 students pursuing over 400 programmes spanning 58 subjects.
MORE ABOUT US
We are one of the UK’s leading research institutions and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. With 27,000 students and 160,000 alumni in 159 countries, the university supports 4,700 jobs and generates more than £400 million for Liverpool’s economy. We have a global presence with increasing numbers of international students and a university based in Suzhou, China that will be educating 10,000 students each year by 2015.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A wide range of individuals to fill academic and support posts. The skills and qualifications required for these jobs will vary depending on the role. ‘We want to ensure that we are providing a supportive and stimulating environment in which to achieve both personal career development and satisfaction, alongside enhanced success for the university.’ – Patrick Hackett, Chief Operating Officer. Equality underpins all activities outlined in our strategic plan. Our LGBT network meets regularly and plays an active role in our LGBT equality work.
