Student Support Adviser (Harassment and Sexual Misconduct)

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working policy

Family leave

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Imperial College London is hiring a Student Support Adviser (Harassment and Sexual Misconduct) to provide compassionate support to students within the disciplinary process. You will be a trusted first point of contact, helping students understand their rights and available internal and external resources.

You will build strong working relationships across Imperial to coordinate holistic support, contribute to training, and raise awareness of reporting tools, consent and disclosure handling.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with case management and supporting individuals in a similar role.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability and confidence to provide non-judgmental and empathetic support, explaining complex issues in an accessible way.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledgeable about current issues affecting the Higher Education sector, particularly in relation to supporting students with disclosures of bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct or violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to students responding to Student Disciplinary procedures.
• Be a primary point of contact and guidance, helping students understand their rights and the available resources both internal and external to the institution.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across Imperial to coordinate support for students.
• Support the delivery of relevant training to colleagues across the institution and support with building awareness of reporting tools, consent and disclosure handling.

Skills

Case management

Confidential handling

Communication

Organisational skills

Higher Education knowledge

Job description

Student Support Adviser (Harassment and Sexual Misconduct)

Are you passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment for students? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new team as a Student Support Adviser, dedicated to supporting students through disciplinary procedures – most notably responding parties.

What you would be doing

You will provide emotional and practical support to students responding to Student Disciplinary procedures. You will be a primary point of contact and guidance, assisting students to understand their rights and the available resources both internal and external to the institution.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues working in across Imperial, enabling you to work collaboratively to coordinate support for students.

Furthermore, you will support the delivery of relevant training to colleagues across the institution and support with building awareness of reporting tools, consent and disclosure handling.

What we are looking for

• Significant experience with case management and supporting individuals in a similar role or at a similar level.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability and confidence to provide non-judgmental and empathetic support, explaining complex issues in an accessible way.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledgeable about current issues affecting the Higher Education sector, particularly in relation to supporting students with disclosures of bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct or violence.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

The Student Support Service provides dedicated, compassionate support to Imperial students facing challenging circumstances or additional barriers. The service offers specialist support for students affected by harassment or sexual misconduct, tailored support for underrepresented groups, and wellbeing guidance to help students manage concerns related to their studies and university life.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Emily Barrett – [e-mail].

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.