Specialist Case Adviser (Hate Crime and Racism)

University of Salford (Personnel); Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Hate Crime Officer to lead support for students facing hate crime and related issues. You'll act as a primary contact for students, promote a culture of tolerance, and contribute to policy development. Experience with diverse backgrounds is essential. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to create supportive policies and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist in hate crime cases and support students.
• Promote zero tolerance for hate and bullying.
• Work with partners to improve collaboration.

Skills

Experience with hate crime support

Cultural awareness

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hate Crime Officer in the Student Support team at the University of Salford!

The University has made significant investment within its support for students who have experienced Hate crime, sexual violence and domestic abuse in recent years and is fully committed to the safety of its students and the continuous improvement of its services. The core function of the Respect, Culture and Behaviours team is to provide appropriate support / signposting and intervention for students experiencing a range of issues including, hate crime, sexual violence, domestic abuse, bullying and harassment.

A bit about the Student Experience Team…

Student experience is at the heart of everything we do. We engage with our students in a creative customer led, flexible and innovative way, whilst anticipating and responding to the needs of our diverse community. Our Student Experience Team is a high-performing team which has consistently innovated over the years to ensure our model provides an excellent service to students.

So what will the role involve?

• Lead specialist in Hate Crime cases and act as a primary point of contact for colleagues seeking guidance or advice
• Be the go-to person for our diverse student community and support students through a range of issues, particularly hate crime, sexual violence, domestic abuse, harassment and stalking.
• Promote a message of no tolerance to hate, bullying and harassment or sexual violence of any kind to the wider university community including Student Union.
• Help to create policy and guidance that reflects this message.
• Work with external and internal partners, to develop improved ways of working together.
• Contribute your insights and critical perspectives on how Salford can advance its approach to addressing equity disparities, fostering diversity, and promoting inclusivity.

The role involves working with students from various cultural backgrounds. Therefore, candidates should have experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, either through prior employment or personal experiences.

Please contact Anna Jenson at [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Flexible working - we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support – all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!

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