Student Disability Access Advisor

University of Bath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension schemes

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Employee wellbeing resources

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a Student Disability Adviser to join the Disability Service in Bath. You will work with disabled students, academic departments, and external agencies to remove barriers and support success in higher education settings.

You will assess individual needs, recommend adjustments, and coordinate timely support while contributing to broader inclusion initiatives and enhanced student experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice and support to students or clients in a higher education or similar setting.
• Ability to assess individual needs and develop practical support recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles, confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice and support to disabled students throughout their journey.
• Assess needs and recommend reasonable adjustments to enable access to studies and assessments.
• Collaborate with academic departments, internal services and external partners to coordinate support.
• Contribute to inclusion initiatives and disability awareness activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and other stakeholders.

Skills

Active listening

Advice & guidance

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Case management

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Office 365

Case management systems

Databases

Job description

The University of Bath is seeking a Student Disability Adviser to join the Disability Service in Bath. You will work with disabled students, academic departments, and external agencies to remove barriers and support success in higher education settings.

You will assess individual needs, recommend adjustments, and coordinate timely support while contributing to broader inclusion initiatives and enhanced student experiences.