Serious Incident Case Officer

Keele University

Student and Academic Services/Student Services/Residence Life
Serious Incident Case Officer (Sexual Violence and Discriminatory Behaviour)

Grade 7 Starting salary £33,797

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Student Services. Student Services and the support we provide is critical to the wellbeing of our students and contributing to the success of the University. We strive to enhance the quality of the student experience and support recruitment, progression, retention and attainment. Through the support provided, students are able to develop strategies to keep themselves well, build support networks, and develop key skills to support their professional and personal development. 

This role will support the work of the Student Discipline Team by building on
Keele University’s significant work to eradicate sexual violence and discriminatory behaviour and support a safe environment which is conducive to study, living and working. The successful applicant will develop and refine policies and procedures, particularly in relation to sexual violence and discriminatory behaviour and have oversight cases of student misconduct. The successful applicant will also enhance Keele’s proactive approach to addressing discipline issues by providing specialist information, support, guidance and training to members of the Keele community.
 
We are looking for an individual who has knowledge and understanding in the area of sexual violence and discriminatory behaviour, ideally with experience of dealing with complex issues in this area. Skills in conducting disciplinary investigations and report writing are essential for this role in addition to experience of designing and delivering training to a range of audiences. 

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Post Ref: KU00001783

Closing date for applications: 5pm 9 July 2021

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