University Dignity at Work Advisors
The University has a network of Dignity at Work Advisors, which are members of staff from across the University who have volunteered and are trained to undertake the role. They provide a confidential and informal service for anyone involved in cases of bullying or harassment (including those facing allegations about their behaviour).
A Dignity at Work Advisor is an unbiased, neutral colleague who can provide a confidential and informal service to assist alleged victims of harassment or bullying or those accused of harassment or bullying. The aim of this role is to facilitate informal resolution in line with the University Dignity at Work Procedure.
Advisors can listen, talk through the options available and, if appropriate signpost to other sources of support and advice. They also have names and addresses of external support groups or other professional bodies if referral is more appropriate.
Dignity at Work Advisors can:
➢ provide a supportive, confidential and informal environment in which to discuss issues regarding harassment and/or bullying
➢ provide information on the options that are available
➢ assist those seeking advice in thinking those options through
➢ empathise without judgement
➢ accompany individuals at meetings in an informal capacity or under their ‘right to be accompanied’ (providing all parties involved are in agreement)
➢ if appropriate, signpost to other sources of support/advice
Dignity at Work Advisors cannot:
➢ make decisions for the individual seeking advice or ‘fix’ their situation take action against the alleged harasser
➢ mediate or negotiate between the individual seeking advice and the alleged harasser
➢ provide counselling
➢ give directional advice
➢ meet with the individual seeking advice outside of office hours or outside of University premises
The University has recently appointed some new additions to the Dignity at Work Advisors Team! Please take a look at the profiles below for contact details or visit the Dignity at Work Advisors page for more information.
Elaine Eastwood
People and Organisational Development Coordinator
You can contact me by emailing Elaine Eastwood or phone me on 01484 256723 (Teams)
Antony Osborne
Academic Librarian
You can contact me by emailing Antony Osborne or phone me on 01484 256473.
Sarah Jane Daly
Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology
You can contact me by emailing Sarah Jane Daly or phone me on 01484 257441 (Teams)
Baskar Theagarayan
Course Leader & Senior Lecturer in Optometry
You can contact me by emailing Baskar Theagarayan or phone me on 01484 256932.
Sharon Morgan
Guidance Team Leader
You can contact me by emailing Sharon Morgan or phone me on 01484 257998 (Teams)
Adrian Madden
Senior Lecturer, CIPD Course leader
You can contact me by emailing Adrian Madden or phone me on 01484 256180 (Teams)
Sofia Naz
International Admissions Officer
You can contact me by emailing Sofia Naz or phone me on 01484 256649 (Teams).
Cathie Raw
Assistant Registrar for PGR & Events
You can contact me by emailing Cathie Raw or phone me on 01484 256730 (Teams).
Rebecca Gill
Academic in the School of Arts and Humanities
You can contact me by emailing Rebecca Gill or phone me on 01484 257687 (Teams).