This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our department and lead the team to deliver student focused services for non–academic misconduct investigations and the administration of formal Fitness to Practice casework.  This role is responsible for ensuring University policies and procedures are followed, students receive an excellent timely service, cases are handled sensitively and the University continually learns to improve the experience for students.   You will be an expert for colleagues across the University to call on to support making decisions and agreeing actions to progress cases in the best interests of students and the University.   

Please note this is a role that deals with serious misconduct investigations including allegations of sexual misconduct, bullying and harassment.  The role involves dealing with sensitive and sometimes upsetting information.

You will be an experienced manager with a proven track record in the delivery of high volumes of casework and high-quality services to customers.  We are ideally seeking candidates that have relevant experience and have knowledge in investigatory work, applying regulation, managing teams, implementing change and problem solving.  Excellent communication and networking skills are essential to building effective relationships with students, Schools and other Professional Services staff across the University to ensure our services are delivered with the student experience in mind.  This role will review student reports, allocate casework, create, review and of risk assessments including recommendation of precautionary measures and liaison with Schools and other departments.  You will work very closely with our Head of Casework and the wider Investigations and Resolution team.  Knowledge of safeguarding would also be very useful.

This is a challenging and rewarding role which offers a real opportunity to make a big difference to the student experience at the University of Nottingham.  If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about delivering a student-focused service, we would love to hear from you.

This position is available on a fixed term contract, to provide maternity leave cover of up to 12 months from the 19th of October 2026.   Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work less than full time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work less than full time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may also be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please contact Emma Setchfield Associate Director, email Emma. Setchfield@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 30 Jul 2026
Category: Internal Only