Location: | London |
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Salary: | £49,794 to £56,021 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 30th April 2024 |
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Closes: | 19th May 2024 |
Job Ref: | PRSV00835 |
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”
Background
This role is based in the Student & Academic Services Directorate, within the Student Support Services department. You will report to the Head of Student Support Services/City Safeguarding lead and act as the lead student safeguarding advisor on a day-to-day basis, ensuring consistency of safeguarding procedures across the University. You will also play a key role in the coordination and development of the online student reporting platform.
Responsibilities
You will co-ordinate the case management of student safeguarding cases, alongside the Safeguarding lead, and be responsible for case work related to sexual misconduct and other complex student welfare issues. You will liaise with Safeguarding teams within the Schools, professional services and statutory external agencies to ensure an appropriate and timely response towards students identified as at risk; maintaining appropriate records for all safeguarding cases and reports in line with GDPR regulations.
Person Specification
A clear understanding of the complexity of students in Higher Education in relation to Safeguarding procedures and Prevent Duty is required, as well as experience of working in a multi-agency safeguarding approach; managing risk effectively and escalating cases as appropriate. Knowledge of the complex areas of Safeguarding and Gender-Based Violence in a Further Education/Higher Education setting is required, with experience of managing and implementing policy, procedures and projects and creating and delivering training to stakeholders.
An empathetic approach to working with students and staff is essential, along with excellent presentation and communication skills.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for application: 19th May 2024 at 11:59pm.
Interviews are scheduled for 03/06/2024.
Subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way. This involves a combination of working on campus and at home each week.
Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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