Disability Adviser

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in Bangor seeks a Disability Adviser to provide comprehensive support for disabled students. The role involves collaboration with academic departments and requires an understanding of disability-related barriers. Candidates must have a degree, experience in post-16 education, and the ability to communicate in Welsh. This fixed-term position offers potential remote working under a job-sharing framework, supporting inclusivity in education.

Benefits

Potential for flexible working

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of working with disabled students within post-16 education.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is essential.
• A thorough understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level case support to disabled students.
• Act as a central point of contact for prospective and current disabled students.
• Collaborate with academic schools to develop policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Understanding of the Equality Act (2010)

Ability to work in a team

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in an area related to disability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Directorate of Student and Academic Services at Bangor University invites applications for a Disability Adviser within the Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service. This is a fixed-term maternity-cover role (12 months) at 80% FTE, located on campus with potential remote working within the UK under our Dynamic Working framework. The post is in the School/Department: Student Support and Well-being, Grade 7, Salary Information: Grade 7: £38,249 - £45,413 p.a. pro rata. Closing date: 22-02-2026. The post reports to the Inclusivity Manager.

A new opportunity is available for Disability Adviser... the Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service, within the Directorate of Student and Academic Services at Bangor University. This is a varied role that operates as part of a team of advisers supporting the University's disabled applicants and students. The post is fixed term (maternity cover) for 12 months from April 2026 and is 80% FTE.

The Disability Adviser post encompasses wide-ranging responsibilities in the support of disabled applicants and students at Bangor University, including identifying strategies to remove barriers to study and ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place within the teaching and learning environment and across the institution as a whole. There are a team of Disability Advisers who maintain and further develop a professional advisory service for students, advising and working with colleagues across the University to promote inclusive provision. Collaboration with academic schools and other services is a key part of the role in order to develop policy and procedures and support the embedding of inclusive practice relating to disabled students.

This is a varied role that operates as part of a team of advisers supporting the University's disabled applicants and students.

Responsibilities include and candidate requirements: candidates should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have previous experience of supporting disabled students in post-16 education.

Essential knowledge includes understanding the needs of students with impairments such as Autism, physical and sensory impairments; barriers faced by disabled people; a model of student support that promotes independence and resilience; working knowledge of Disabled Students Allowance; and awareness of the Equality Act (2010) provisions for disabled students and applicants. The successful candidate will commence on 8 April 2026 or as soon as possible from this date. The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post; candidates will be expected to answer questions in both Welsh and English during interview. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The role allows for some remote working; applications may be considered part-time or job share. Applications are only accepted via the online recruitment website, with paper options available for accessibility issues.

Closing date for applications: 22 February, 2026. Interviews will be held on 5 March, 2026. Informal enquiries can be made to Esther Griffiths, Inclusivity Manager, [e-mail].

Purpose of the Job

The Disability Adviser post encompasses wide-ranging responsibilities in the support of disabled applicants and students at Bangor University, including identifying strategies to remove barriers to study and ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place within the teaching and learning environment and across the institution as a whole. There are a team of Disability Advisers who maintain and further develop a professional advisory service for students, advising and working with colleagues across the University to promote inclusive provision. Collaboration with academic schools is a key part of the role in order to develop policy and procedures and support the embedding of inclusive practice relating to disabled students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in line with a model of support that promotes the independence and resilience of our students in order to best prepare them for their future study or career goals.
• Provide high level case support to disabled students, using specialist professional expertise and experience to assess, formulate, and implement strategies, working closely with academic schools and professional services to co-ordinate the provision of specific support and services to individual students.
• Act as a central point of contact for prospective and current disabled students. Provide information and guidance on the provision of support services and facilities.
• Assist applicants during the admissions process; liaise with academic schools, other central University services and external agencies as necessary with regard to the particular needs of individual students and the identification of reasonable adjustments at an early stage. Attend departmental and University Open Days as required and organise visits for applicants where necessary.
• Advise individual students on reasonable adjustments and entitlements, and on sources of support; provide information on Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs), referring students to other services (internal and external) as appropriate.
• Lead in at least one specific area relevant to disability support, as agreed with the Inclusivity Manager.
• Assist in the development of relevant literature, policies and procedures.
• Raise awareness of disability-related barriers and inclusive strategies by designing and delivering staff development activities for a wide range of colleagues across the institution, including around the recruitment, induction and supervision of Specialist Mentors.
• Keep and maintain confidential and accurate records in accordance with data protection legislation and the University’s quality assurance processes.
• Maintain records and databases, prepare and monitor statistics, and undertake monitoring and evaluation of services as required by the Inclusivity Manager.
• Engage with the supervision of practice as led by the Inclusivity Manager, sharing practice with colleagues and adhering to the requirement of the service’s systems, procedures and quality standards as defined through the line management of the service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Student Life, ensuring effective cross-referrals and promoting a holistic approach to student support.
• Maintain membership of appropriate external bodies, e.g. NADP and undertake continuous professional development as appropriate.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade as required by line management.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications/Training

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in an area related to disability.
• Professional qualification in an area related to disability.
• Teaching qualification.

Essential

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working with disabled students within post-16 education.
• An understanding of the specific needs of students with a wide range of impairments, including Autism and physical and sensory impairments.
• A thorough understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people.
• An understanding of and commitment to a model of student support that promotes the independence and resilience of our students in order to best prepare them for their future study or career goals.
• A working knowledge of Disabled Students Allowance.
• An awareness of the provisions with the Equality Act (2010) in respect to disabled students and applicants.
• Knowledge of curriculum delivery and forms of assessment in order to be able to recommend adjustments taking into account the barriers faced by disabled students.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a university or HE setting.
• Be experienced in the provision of training.

Essential

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise work effectively and keep accurate records.
• Be adaptable and able to work effectively both independently and co-operatively as part of a practice sharing team within the Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service and across Student Life as a whole.
• Be able to undertake and prioritise a varied and demanding workload.
• Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Be able to write reports, prepare relevant literature and other resource materials.
• Have the ability to understand and adhere to service systems, procedures and quality standards as defined through the line management of the service.
• Have the ability to understand and commit to the social model of disability.
• Be willing to work some unsocial hours.

Essential

Other

• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• The ability to speak Welsh confidently and to perform certain written tasks in Welsh is essential for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our policy. We are a Disability Confident employer and a member of Athena SWAN. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years. If successful, visa requirements will be discussed at offer. Redeployment and equal opportunities statements apply. Please note this is a reformatted version of the original posting for clarity and compliance.