Harassment and bullying support
The College is committed to making our community an environment which is respectful and inclusive. This includes eliminating all forms of discrimination, especially direct and indirect forms of harassment, bullying and victimisation.
Our Respect for Others guide (pdf) builds on Imperial Expectations and outlines the behaviour and standards that all staff should follow. All new staff should read this Respect for Others guide as part of their induction.
Through the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Centre, Imperial provides:
- general harassment training for staff
- tailored training for managers
- Active Bystander training on how to challenge poor behaviours
As a member of staff, who can I talk to about harassment or bullying?
Confidential Care hotline
Confidential Care is Imperial's employee assistance provider. They have an external hotline staffed by professional counsellors. You can report harassment, bullying, or any inappropriate behaviour while remaining anonymous.
Call the hotline: 0800 197 2814
Confidential Care shares an anonymous summary report of key issues each quarter (and immediately after reports) with HR, to help the College understand recurring issues and take action.
Harassment Support Contacts
Harassment Support Contacts (HSCs) are trained staff volunteers. They will listen to you and help you explore the informal and formal options available through the College policies and procedures.
Harassment Support Contacts keep all discussions confidential.
Contact information for each Harassment Support Contact is provided further down this page.
HR
Imperial's Human Resources (HR) department offers advice and support to Imperial staff on a wide range of issues, including harassment and bullying.
HR can answer questions about the College's policies and can talk you through the formal process of raising a grievance.
It's best to make contact through the Staff Hub.
Trade Unions
As a member of a trade union, you can ask for advice or support.
Imperial has local branches for three trade unions, Unison, Unite and UCU.
You can find local contact details for each union on the College Joint Trade Unions website.
Details about Harassment support contacts
Contact details for Harassment Support Contacts
You can contact the Harassment Support Contacts (HSCs) directly via phone or email. Or you can get in touch with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Centre who can then arrange a referral to an appropriate HSC.
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Barletta | maria.barletta@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 2151 |
| Dawn Beaumont | d.beaumont@imperial.ac.uk | 020 8383 3250 |
| Caroline Carter | caroline.carter@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 3484 |
| Uzma Chaudhary | u.chaudhary@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 8408 |
| Susan Clark | s.clark@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7886 1461 |
| Kani Kamara | k.kamara@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 0867 |
| Sabrina Kapur | sabrina.kapur@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 7938 |
| Taru Khanna | t.khanna@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7589 5111 |
| Mark Langford | m.langford@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 2055 |
| Rob Millwood | r.millwood@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 6247 |
| Kalpna Mistry | k.mistry@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 1561 |
| Elizabeth Ogden | e.ogden@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 2166 |
| Dominic Spencer | dominic.spencer@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 1216 |
| Susi Underwood | s.underwood@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 5560 |
| Liam Watson | liam.watson@imperial.ac.uk | 020 7594 8753 |