Disability Adviser

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Disability Adviser

Hours of Work:            Part-time (21 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Contract type:             Permanent

Salary:                         The starting salary will be from £30,487 - £32,982 per annum pro-rata in Grade 6a, depending on qualifications and experience      

At Leeds Trinity University, we find ourselves in an exciting period of growth and transformation. From a set of strong foundations, we are on an inspiring journey in relation to academic development, employability, careers, and the positive contribution we can make in our region, the country and wider world.

We're seeking an empathetic and proactive individual to assess the support and academic inclusion needs of both current and prospective disabled students. Your role will involve ensuring that disabled students have access to the information, advice, and guidance necessary for their success throughout their chosen course of study.

As a Disability Inclusion Advisor, you'll collaborate with disabled students, applicants, colleagues across the university, and other stakeholders to provide expert advice on disability inclusion.

It is expected that the postholder will be required to work at both the Horsforth and Leeds City Campus from Academic Year 2024/25. Through our agile working framework, you will also spend time working remotely, which will be discussed further at interview.

This advert will close as soon as we receive a suitable number of applications.

The expected start date for this position is 1st  August 2024.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the person specification. The Job description and person specification are available in the attached candidate pack on our website.

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented at this level within the University: Women, LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

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