How do we get him fired?

[Dodgyfella]

NC before posting for obvious reasons.

I recently took a job in a very busy office, with lots of layers of seniority due to the amount of roles we cover. As soon as I got there I had a very weird and uncomfortable conversation with one guy who works in a supporting role (so helps us all but has no direct manager/structure the same way we do). It was about his dating life and way too much info. I just figured he was an over sharer as he is very loud and chatty generally.

Later, several colleagues came to tell me to watch out for this guy as he is a serial groper, harasser (unusually both men AND women have been groped by him). He considers because he is ‘touchy feely’ with everyone this isn’t harassment. He’s had numerous warnings and talkings to by our department manager apparently but he is still working there.

I had a discussion about my job with the CEO today, who is surprisingly hands on with managing and it usually works. However I was unclear on one element and asked if I will be expected to aid Groper’s department. She said no, don’t worry you won’t have to work with Groper.

So- she does know. Why else would she bring it up like that? And if the CEO knows, can we do anything? Nothing has been proven as he gets people on their own then plays the victim but it has definitely happened more than once. I have a history of sexual abuse and feel uncomfortable working with Groper just walking around, able to do what he wants.

You need to report it. It needs to be on record, even if the authorities don't take it any further at present. You never know but his next victim might be a child.

actually scratch tribunal: "obliged to take it further".

Then follow up with a note recording in writing what was said by you at the meeting, as above, so they know you're serious.

I really wouldn't fuck about - they sound as though they know what they need to do but don't have the energy or the balls.

Given one of his comments, which I have on record, I absolutely wouldn’t be surprised if it was. I’m also the same age as one of his children.

Oh OP I'm so sorry, i missed the update.
Fucking cunt.
Right - report to police (doesnt' matter that they will do nothing)
Tell work that you have reported to police.
Tell work that since they seem to have closed their eyes to this despite multiple instances (and therefore a very high chance that you would yourself be attacked), you consider that they have failed in duty of care as in my email above and that if you are obliged to continue to work with him in any capacity you will leave and take it to tribunal. That you will be doing so both for your own sake and from a moral obligation you feel, but they clearly do not, to protect other employees from sexual asault.
Remind them that this is already incredibly serious for them and that the damage to their reputation could be fatal.

Do you have corporate customers, especially in the public sector? A supplier to the public sector not taking such matters seriously could have contracts withdrawn if they did not act.

Still go to the police, and if they don't act, contact your Police and Crime Commissioner.

In addition to all the things you do with your HR and manager.

You should consider reporting this to the board of directors. One of them will be/should be the whistleblowing champion and you can report anonymously if you prefer. I would be surprised if they did not take it seriously.