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 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.
Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future – watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive’s inspiring message on why you should join us Your Future Starts Here.
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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.