Disability Adviser (HBS)

The Post holder will be a key member of the Disability Advisory Service and Henley Business School, responsible for supporting and advising disabled students and applicants with a variety of disabilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can both collaborate and negotiate with individuals and support agencies to secure the best outcomes for disabled students.
• Offer professional advice and guidance to disabled students to help them reach their potential.
• Can present training sessions and workshops to students, applicants and staff.
• Has significant experience of disability issues.
• Can manage workload (including complex case work and individual project work) and use their initiative.
• Has a working knowledge of Disabled Students Allowance and disability legislation affecting the HE sector.
• Is solution focused and a team player.

See the job description and personal specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for further details.

Informal contact for further information:
Kate French, Disability Team Leader
0118 378 4202
k.a.french@reading.ac.uk

and

Annabel Avery, Disability Team Leader
0118 378 4202
annabel.avery@reading.ac.uk

This advert closes to applications on 22 October 2023
Interviews will be held on 08 November 2023

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a champion of LGBT+ rights. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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