Support Officer, Harassment and Sexual Violence

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University of Bath

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: GBP 38,784 GBP-GBP 46,049 GBP / yearly
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 30/09/2026
  • Location: United Kingdom
GBV / VAWG Health PSEA/ Safeguarding Racial justice Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR)
About the role
The University of Bath is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive community where students and staff can thrive both intellectually and personally.

As incidents of sexual violence, racism, hate crime, stalking, domestic violence, bullying, and harassment become increasingly complex, we recognise the importance of enhancing our support services and adopting innovative approaches.

This role is based within the Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Response Service in the Student Support and Safeguarding Department.

The role will:
  • provide professional, specialist support to students affected by gender-based violence or harassment.
  • empower students to make informed decisions, ensuring access to appropriate services and support.
  • work closely with internal departments and external agencies to provide holistic care.
  • contribute to developing a culture of respect through training, education, and awareness initiatives.

About you
We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and confident professional to provide specialist support to our student community.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • have significant experience/and or a professional qualification in working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence, domestic abuse and harassment.
  • be experienced in working with individuals to assess and manage their risk and needs in relation to their experience.
  • be committed to a student led and trauma informed approach.
  • have a proven ability to manage a complex caseload.
  • understand and demonstrate the importance of working collaboratively with others.
  • be committed to raising awareness through training and other activities of the harm caused by gender-based abuse.

Further information:
This role is part time (29.2 hours per week) for a fixed-term duration of 12 months.

There is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit a female to this vacancy due to casework requirements, and the majority of students accessing the services specifically request a female practitioner.

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