Accessibility Adviser

FTE: 1.5 FTE split between 2 roles (working hours can be discussed at interview)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for meeting with students face to face and remotely to discuss, recommend and agree reasonable adjustments. You will liaise with academics and professional services across the university to provide a holistic approach to supporting students with disabilities. You will record reasonable adjustments and support in a Study needs agreement, complete risk assessments, make referrals and support students throughout the Disabled students Allowance (DSA) application process.

Skills and experience required

You must have extensive experience of working within further or higher education in an advisory capacity working with students who disclose disabilities. You must be able to liaise with, and tactfully approach colleagues to challenge attitudes, influence practice and manage change effectively, and have a thorough understanding of the Equality Act. Confidence in working with students to obtain or continue DSA funding is essential.  Confidential record keeping skills, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve are key skills required in this role. Experience of working across a number of software programmes and IT applications is required to ensure that our service is delivered in the most efficient manner possible.

Qualifications required

You will be educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent level 6 qualification, or proven experience, and hold professional or academic qualifications or personal development that have developed knowledge and skills in the field of disability related reasonable adjustments.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as amended. The University requires that the successful applicant who is offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. An Enhanced Disclosure will be required and this will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The University of Hertfordshire complies with the ‘Code of Practice for Registered Persons and other recipients of Disclosure Information’.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria, click the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Emma Diston, Head of Accessibility and Disability Service, E.Diston@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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