Mediators wanted
27 Oct 2022
Volunteer to be a trained mediator
We are looking for volunteers to join our in-house mediation scheme at the University, for which full accredited training will be given.
Are you a good listener… non-judgemental… able to keep calm and help people see different perspectives? Are you committed to helping colleagues manage their differences constructively to enable long term sustainable working relationships? Then why not volunteer to be a trained mediator?
Mediators play a vital role at the University and help us support staff informally to resolve disputes and deal with conflict at the lowest possible level as an early resolution intervention, without needing to go down a formal process. This may include perceived bullying, harassment, discrimination, microaggressions or misunderstandings which go against our zero-tolerance stance to these types of behaviours.
Note: it does not replace our formal complaints procedures should a case need to follow these routes.
For details of what mediation involves, please see the following:
• Introducing Mediation at Manchester slides
How to apply:
• Please view the Mediation at Manchester slides (above) to see if this is the right opportunity for you.
• Discuss with your Line Manager/Supervisor before applying, as this is a voluntary role.
• Complete and email the application form to the Mediation Service – mediation@manchester.ac.uk by Friday 18th November, 5pm.
• Interviews will take place on the 28th-29th November for shortlisted candidates.
• Accredited mediation training by CMP Solutions (6 days) for successful applicants, will take place online on Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 December and Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 December. NB: Wednesday 14th December will be a regular workday, no training.
Mediator application documents
• Mediator role and person specification
• Mediation candidate self-assessment
If you have any questions or require more information, please email the Mediation Coordinators Carol Platts, Head of Employee Relations, People and Organisational Development, or Tahira Majothi, EDI Partner, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Directorate.