If you report with details, an Employee Relations & Change Manager (ERCM) from the Employee Relations Team will be in contact within two University working days. The Employee Relations Team can:
- Outline both your reporting and support options, in order to help empower you to make an informed decision on your next steps. An ERCM will not force you to report anything, unless there are circumstances where there is a need to share information to ensure safety or to fulfil the University’s duty of care as an employer.
- Fully outline both the informal and formal resolution processes, letting you know about anticipated timelines and potential outcomes;
- Remain your single point of contact if you wish, between yourself and University staff. This is to help minimise repetition of disclosure;
- Direct you to those who can support you in investigations and disciplinary meetings for e.g. Trade Union representatives, champions and other colleagues.
- Help to arrange mediation or informal resolutions;
- Signpost you to relevant support services, both internal and external depending on your needs;
- Ensure that you are kept up to date with the progression of your potential case;
- Answer any questions, big or small, about both your reporting and support options.