Resolution Support Officer

Buckinghamshire New University
January 19, 2025
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Resolution Support Officer

Full Time –Fixed Term Contract/Secondment (12 months) - High Wycombe

Salary - £28,879 - £32,296

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

The Resolutions Support Officer will provide administrative support to the Resolutions Team and to the Dean of Students to promote a positive student experience. This role will also lead on all administrative processes relating to the team, supporting the student complaints and conduct processes with accurate data capture. The role will include administrative support for the Dean of Students on project work as required.

What we offer:

  • a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
  • Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
  • training & development support opportunities
  • contributory pension scheme
  • discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
  • a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
  • Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees. Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank. Please click here to view our employee handbook.

    If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

    For further information about this role please contact [email protected]

    All applications are to be made in full and online.

    BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

    We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU'S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

    Closing Date: 19 th January 2025

    Interview Date:w/c 27 th January 2025

    If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

    BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

    Location

    High Wycombe

    Contract Type

    Fixed Term Contract

    Salary Range

    £28,879 - £32,296

    Hours per week

    37

    Closing Date

    19/01/2025

    Ref No

    1680

    Job Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Resolutions Support Officer–12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment

    Faculty/Directorate: Office for the Dean of Students

    Grade: E

    Location: High Wycombe

    Hours: 37

    Responsible to: Resolution Manager

    Responsible for:

    Job Purpose:

    The Resolutions Support Officer will provide administrative support to the Resolutions Team and to the Dean of Students to promote a positive student experience. This role will also lead on all administrative processes relating to the team, supporting the student complaints and conduct processes with accurate data capture. The role will include administrative support for the Dean of Students on project work as required.

    Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

  • To act as the first point of contact for the Resolutions Team in a confidential, sensitive, and professional manner in accordance with the University's procedures and sector requirements
  • To maintain office and administrative procedures to meet the needs of the team and the Dean of Students
  • Provide administrative and meeting support for the Dean of Students including projects, workstreams, stakeholder meetings, focus groups and pre and post administrative support such as arranging meetings, agenda setting and follow up actions
  • To collect, co-ordinate and maintain information resources relevant to the work of the Office of the Dean of Students including onward referral information, editing and maintaining web pages and producing documentation
  • Through the complaints and conduct trackers, record all cases received and updates on progress
  • Act as the administrative point of contact with the OIA, signposting OIA communication to Resolution Leads and Resolution Manager as appropriate
  • Provide data insights for FOI requests and/or reports for consideration at senior university level and/or by committees to meet university accountability and obligations
  • Support in the development of an evaluation programme in collaboration with the Resolutions Manager and Dean of Students to enable the institution to demonstrate and evidence the success of early resolution initiatives
  • Attend national training and personal development events to keep abreast with student complaints and conduct matters within the Higher Education sector
  • Support Resolutions Manager and Resolutions Lead with Freedom of Information Requests
  • Any other duties as directed by the Dean of Students and Resolutions Manager
  • PERSON SPECIFICATION

    A = Application T = Test I = Interview

    Education, Qualifications & Training

    Means of Testing

    Good general education to GCSE “A” Level and beyond

    A

    Knowledge & Experience

    Experience of working in an administrative role

    A/I

    Knowledge of using information technology such as MS Office and databases

    A/I

    Skills

    Communicates effectively, adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way

    A/I

    Experience of working as a team with a flexible approach

    A/I

    Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential matters

    A/I

    Special Requirements

    Participate in internal and external networks to benefit development

    A/I

    Behavioural INDICATORS

    The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

    STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

    Competency

    Level 2 Indicators

  • Responds and works across departments to deliver for students
  • Sees issues from others points of view and adapts own behaviour
  • PARTNERS / OUTWARD FACING

    Competency

    Level 2 Indicators

  • Influences others by showing enthusiasm
  • PEOPLE / RELATIONSHIPS

    Competency

    Level 2 Indicators

  • Encourages others to follow policies and procedures
  • Quickly addresses issues that disrupt team functioning
  • PERFORMANCE

    Competency

    Level 2 Indicators

  • Highlights and overcomes obstacles, seeing things through to completion
  • Encourages others to learn from each other
  • Location

    High Wycombe

    Contract Type

    Fixed Term Contract

    Salary Range

    £28,879 - £32,296

    Hours per week

    37

    Closing Date

    19/01/2025

    Ref No

    1680

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