Specialist Case Adviser (Hate Crime & Sexual Violence)

University of Salford; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at the University of Salford as a Hate Crime & Sexual Violence Liaison Officer, where you will provide specialist support and promote a safe environment for students. Join a diverse community committed to improving student experiences and addressing equity disparities.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Lifestyle benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong ability to lead on hate crime and sexual violence issues.
• Developing and promoting messages of no tolerance towards hate and harassment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Hate Crime and Sexual Violence casework support.
• Provide guidance and support to students facing various issues.
• Contribute to policy creation and improved working practices.

Skills

Support and signposting

Casework support

Cultural sensitivity

Policy development

Collaborative working

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hate Crime & Sexual Violence Liaison 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 on and be a specialist in cases around Hate Crime and provide robust Sexual Violence casework support to colleagues in the team. Also be a point of contact for colleagues who need advice in this area.
• 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 to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive.

The role requires interaction with students from different cultural backgrounds and with that in mind, it is important that you have experience of working with diverse backgrounds whether that is through your previous work history or in your personal life.

Please contact Anna Jenson at for an informal discussion.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• A Generous 32 days 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!

Closing Date : 25/07/2025, however this role may close earlier if there is a large interest.

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