Disability Coordinator

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bradford is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Disability Services team. The role involves providing support and guidance to disabled students to enhance their university experience, while collaborating with other teams to ensure an inclusive environment. Candidates should have experience in educational disability support and excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous vacation, family-friendly policies, and robust pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Family-friendly policies

Generous employer contribution pension schemes

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in educational disability support.
• Knowledge of reasonable adjustments in an educational setting.
• Ability to balance support and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advice and support to disabled students.
• Liaise with external agencies for funding.
• Create an inclusive environment with colleagues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of barriers disabled students face

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Job description

Overview

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led us to top the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

What you will be doing

This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of our vibrant and forward-thinking Disability Services team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional advice, guidance, and support to disabled students, helping to remove barriers and enhance their university experience.

You will be a collaborative team player—highly motivated, well-organised, and committed to excellence. Working closely with colleagues across Disability Services and the wider Student Life and Wellbeing teams, you will contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

In this diverse and fast-paced role, you will liaise with external agencies to secure funding and ensure appropriate support is in place. You will guide students through the process with empathy and professionalism, always maintaining the highest standards and putting the student at the heart of everything you do.

Qualifications/experience

You will have:

• Previous experience of working in educational disability support in HE/FE.
• A clear understanding of the barriers disabled students face and reasonable adjustments in an educational setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a good telephone manner.
• Ability to balance being supportive of students, while also adhering to appropriate professional boundaries.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

In the Disability Service we have a low representation of BAME men and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - https://www.wypf.org.uk/
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
• Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Rob Caswell on 01274232944 & [e-mail], we would love to hear from you.