People (ER) Investigations Officer

People Directorate - Employee Relations, Change & Analytics

Are you passionate about fostering a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace? Do you have a strong background in employee relations and investigations? The University of Greenwich is seeking a People (ER) Investigation Officer to join our dynamic People Directorate.

About the Role

As our Investigation Officer, you will lead sensitive and complex internal investigations into employee relations matters, spanning across all internal people policies. You will work closely with colleagues across the People Directorate to ensure fair outcomes and drive continuous improvement in our people practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, fair, and timely investigations and produce clear reports.
• Analyse anonymous complaints via the ‘Report and Support’ system and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide mediation and coaching support to staff and managers.
• Collaborate with ER and Change Managers, Senior People Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support training and development initiatives related to people management and case resolution.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement efforts.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in conducting workplace investigations and writing detailed reports.
• Knowledge of employment law and people management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• A degree or equivalent experience in employee relations and/or investigations.
• A commitment to the University’s values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Impactful.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a professional and ambitious environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team driving change and promoting a positive workplace culture.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Bobbie Yarwood-Unachukwu on r.yarwoodunachukwu@gre.ac.uk

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. 

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To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and upload a CV and supporting statement. Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich 

We anticipate interviews will take place in early October.

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management

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