Position Overview & Specifications
ABOUT US
Transforming Lives Through Excellent Education
London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have
always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so
unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse
community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving
some of London's most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is
underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the
opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.
Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our
academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with
access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit
personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture,
public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around
the world.
ABOUT THE POST
The Student Conduct Officer is an integral role to the University's
commitment to tackling harassment and hate and forms part of the
Student Casework Office within the Department of Vice-Chancellor's
Office. The postholder will be the main point of contact for, and be
responsible for, all referrals, investigations and reports non-academic
student misconduct across the University. They must be able to make
informed and impartial decisions concerning precautionary actions and
investigations in a timely manner, as well as present cases of
significant misconduct to panel for hearings.
The postholder will manage a caseload of conduct cases throughout the
year, including cases that may also be a criminal offence, or a
safeguarding concern and be able to liaise with external and internal
agencies such as the police, social services, solicitors or Student
Services. The Student Conduct Officer is expected to ensure that cases
are dealt with in a timely, fair, independent and confidential manner
and in accordance to University policy, regulations and procedures.
Student conduct is a highly complex area of work and one that requires
careful consideration and a strong understanding of the wider regulatory
framework that the policy and processes sit within, as well as where
this may coincide with, or need to be referred to a different policy or
process. The postholder will be required to be approachable and
assertive; able to deal with challenging behaviour whilst being fair and
professional.
The postholder will work with relevant stakeholders to lead on all
activities and processes that relate to non-academic misconduct across
the University. This is an opportunity for a highly skilled and
self-motivated individual to develop a sector leading service in a
significant area in the sector.