Student Disciplinary Officer

If you are seeking a career that combines innovative education with a passion for crafting positive change, look no further than the University of East London. Founded in 1898 to meet the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, we’re now in Year 5 of our ground-breaking 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan, orchestrated by our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda Broderick.

Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We are committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a sustainable, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us shape the future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for generating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

If you're ready to join a team that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

About the Job

The Student Conduct Team is responsible for maintaining academic integrity, upholding the Student Code of Conduct and promoting a safe and respectful environment in which our University community can thrive.

We provide support to students, staff and members of the public who may have witnessed or experienced anti-social or inappropriate behaviour involving a student. We take a compassionate and fair approach, promoting positive behaviour while ensuring appropriate accountability where students breach the standards and values of the University.

The role holder will support the Senior Student Disciplinary Officer and Student Conduct Manager in maintaining and regulating student conduct, within the university and the wider community. The role holder will provide a professional response for staff, student or public reports of student misconduct and will support staff to follow due process as per UEL policies and procedures. 

The role holder will have experience supporting disciplinary processes and will have experience maintaining accurate records and data. 

Due to the nature of the work, the role holder will be required to support disciplinary processes for a range of allegations, including of a sensitive nature.

The role holder will be pro-active in working with colleagues across the university to ensure that policies, procedures and service in relation to student conduct and reporting are clear, up to date and effective 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of supporting and dealing with sensitive and sometimes complex matters in a fair, professional and compassionate way. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and confident in maintaining accurate and confidential case records.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance to students and staff and to apply policies and procedures consistently and fairly. You will be comfortable working with colleagues across the University, using sound judgement when considering individual cases and knowing when matters need to be referred or escalated.

You will also be proactive, approachable and committed to delivering a high-quality service, with an interest in student conduct, sector developments and improving processes and practice. You will understand the importance of confidentiality, data protection, equality and inclusion when working with a diverse student community

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. 

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. 

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. 

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.