Sexual Misconduct Adviser

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated Sexual Misconduct Adviser (Prevention & Support) to join our Student Services team at AUB. This role is focused on supporting students who have been affected by sexual misconduct, harassment, or domestic abuse. You will play a crucial role in raising awareness, providing student and staff training, and managing student casework to ensure that student needs are managed appropriately.

Your primary responsibilities will include managing a caseload of students who require support, providing expert advice and support, and ensuring timely and appropriate actions are taken. You will also be involved in designing and delivering training sessions and awareness programmes aimed at preventing unacceptable behaviours and supporting AUB's commitment to a safe and inclusive environment. Additionally, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Student Services colleagues, police, AUBSU, and specialist community support services, to ensure a holistic approach to student welfare.

This role requires a compassionate trauma-informed approach, with a strong commitment to supporting student wellbeing and fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity across the AUB community.

You should hold a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, with demonstrable experience in relevant case management, networking, and collaborative working with diverse stakeholders. Experience in training, as well as supporting individuals in a similar setting, is essential. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with students and staff whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

This position involves working with children (under-18s) / vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University's Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment. The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people. The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.

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Our commitment to EDI

As recognised by the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation 2024, our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone's identities and talents are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB aims to adopt the highest possible standards and to take all reasonable steps to secure the safety and welfare of all people in the course of its work to ensure that all children, young people, adult(s) at risk of harm and those who work with them are safe and supported.

In meeting your performance expectations, each year you'll have a salary increase in line with the grade of your role. As well as this there is an annual cost of living increase. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website.