Accessability Officer

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

University of Exeter seeks an enthusiastic AccessAbility Officer to provide information, advice and guidance to students and applicants with disabilities. The role supports the AccessAbility Advisors and Pathway Lead, focusing on the DSA process and signposting to services.

This is a part-time, hybrid post (21.9 hours) with pro-rata salary of £30,878. Applications from those open to job-sharing are welcomed. DBS checks apply, and there is no sponsorship for Skilled Worker visa.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities in higher education.
• Knowledge of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) process.
• Able to work as part of a team and with academic staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on the DSA process and disability services.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to students and applicants with disabilities.
• Support AccessAbility Advisors and Pathway Lead; signpost to services.

Skills

Disability support

Advising students

Information & guidance

Job description

About The Role

AccessAbility Officer

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Thispart-timepost (21.9 hours) is availableimmediately until20/08/2027.Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

Salary will be£30,878per annum pro rata on Grade Dsubject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible practitioner to provide information, advice and guidance to students and applicants with a range of disabilities. The post holder will take a key role in supporting the AccessAbility Advisors and Pathway Lead, in particular advising students on the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) process as well as general advice on disability services and signposting.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join an innovative service, allowing you to develop your skills and engage in inclusive new projects. We are currently developing and extending our support to prospective and current students who declare a disability. The post holder will need to work as part of a team, whilst also being responsible for their own individual work. There will be a need to work credibly with academic and professional services staff within the University as part of this role.

The AccessAbility Service is part of the wider University's Wellbeing Service provision. Our vision is to offer accessible and flexible support for the whole range of disabilities that may impact student learning; health and wellbeing are crucial ingredients of effective study and play a key role in helping students enjoy a rich and fulfilling student experience.

About You

You will be a skilled and experienced practitioner who has a thoughtful and adaptable approach to your work, as well as a real interest in managing challenging situations whilst sensitively supporting staff and students. You will have demonstrable experience of working directly with students with a range of disabilities in a support capacity. You will have good working knowledge of disability support in Higher Education and be committed to the advancement of disability services and widening access to this important student community.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Ian Goodchild [e-mail]

About Us

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.