Disability Inclusion Officer

Are you an experienced disability inclusion professional who thrives on supporting staff to embed inclusive practices? Join the University of Oxford as a Disability Inclusion Officer and play a pivotal role in enhancing the experience of disabled students. This is your opportunity to build institutional and sector-wide evidence of what works, influence education and welfare policy and practice, and have a lasting impact on disabled students and the staff who support them.

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. Here, centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation. You’ll contribute to research tackling global challenges—from sustainability to healthcare—and join a diverse, inclusive community that values excellence, wellbeing, and personal growth.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Disability Inclusion Officers to join us on a three-year fixed-term basis, working collaboratively with Student Welfare and Support Services and the four academic divisions.

What We Offer

Working at Oxford brings a range of benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days.
• Generous maternity and adoption leave, with up to 26 weeks’ full pay.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working, subject to operational needs.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options such as cycle loans, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community of social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

These new roles support the University’s 2025–2029 Access and Participation Plan, focusing on improving on-course support for disabled undergraduate students. Each Officer will lead within one of the four academic divisions, operating in a matrix management structure—line-managed locally while working collaboratively as part of a central project team. Oversight will be provided by the Senior Project and Evaluation Manager (Disability Inclusion).

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed knowledge of disability inclusion within specific subject contexts.
• Supporting inclusive practices that anticipate and address disabled students’ needs.
• Partnering with departments and faculties to provide expert advice, guidance, training, and resources to staff.
• Designing, delivering, and evaluating initiatives to address disability awarding gaps, and disseminating findings across and beyond Oxford.
• Building effective partnerships with colleagues across education, EDI, and student welfare functions.

About You

You will hold a degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate a proven record of developing and supporting inclusive practices, with specialist knowledge of disability inclusion and a strong understanding of the higher education landscape. You’ll understand the educational barriers faced by disabled students and have the ability to identify and drive evidence-based solutions.

Excellent research, evaluation, and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior academics and professional services staff. You’ll be proactive and organised, you will be committed to making meaningful improvements in disability inclusion and student success at Oxford.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria.
• Your CV.
• Contact details for two referees.

Closing date: 12 noon, 12 November 2025

Interviews: 3 and 5 December 2025, in person at Oxford.

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