Disability Adviser

The opportunity
This post offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hard-working and experienced disability practitioner to join our innovative Disability Service at University of the Arts London.

As a Disability Adviser, you will deliver advice and support to prospective and current students on disability access and support issues, funding, and other sources of support.

You will work closely with the Disability Service Managers and colleagues in developing good systems and procedures, and in realising the disability strategic plan. You will also work closely with academic colleagues and other university staff, communicating effectively about students’ access requirements and support needs.

For further information about the Disability Service please visit the following weblink: http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/student-services/disability--dyslexia/

About you
We are seeking a candidate who has experience of professional advice work. With a thorough understanding of the social model of disability and the Equality Act (2010), you will know how this applies to Further and Higher Education contexts.

You will understand disability funding arrangements in Further and Higher Education and have expertise in developing and encouraging inclusive practices.

You will possess a first degree, or a Certificate in Applied Advice Work, an NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance, or an equivalent qualification.

You will have excellent communication skills and successful experience of working in a team, collaborating and problem-solving.

An Enhanced DBS check is also required for this role.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 27^th July 2025, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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