University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
Casework Manager - Conduct and Complaints - Grade 8
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Casework Manager - Conduct and Complaints - Grade 8
Professional Services
Learning, Teaching and Student Experience
Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 03 August 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0201905
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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What You Will Be Doing
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the University's Conduct and Complaints Team, delivering a fair, professional and compassionate service.
Reporting to the Head of Student Circumstances and Casework, you will lead the University's conduct and complaints casework service, managing a specialist team responsible for student complaints, appeals, disciplinary matters, academic misconduct, fitness to study and fitness to practise.
Working with colleagues across the University, Students' Union and external bodies, you will oversee complex casework, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading and developing the Conduct and Complaints Team.
- Managing complex student cases and ensuring fair, timely and consistent outcomes.
- Acting as the University's operational contact with the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA).
- Developing policies, procedures, guidance and training.
- Using casework data to identify trends and improve services.
- Building effective relationships across the University to support students.
Qualifications And Experience
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Significant experience managing complex casework in a regulatory or policy-driven environment.
- Experience leading teams and delivering high-quality services.
- The ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and procedures.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience using data to inform decision-making and service improvement.
Not met every requirement?
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are excited about this role but don’t meet all criteria, we encourage an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may still be the right candidate.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities including:
- Unique fitness centre
- Eye clinic
- Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
- Counselling & mental health services
- On site nursery
- Food & drink outlets
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information
If you would like any further information or to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact Cathie Raw at c.raw@bradford.ac.uk.
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Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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