Disability Adviser [Temporary Cover]

Temporary cover: This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) invites applications for the role of Disability Adviser You will provide specialist advice, guidance and support to current and prospective disabled students, and staff who support disabled and neurodiverse students. You will also work closely with academic and support staff within university departments and institutions as well as with other professional services staff within the University's Student Services Centre. The post-holder will report to the Senior Adviser for Disability Advisory Team (DA Team).

You will be qualified at degree level (or equivalent relevant experience) and a disability-related post-graduate qualification would be desirable, as would a professional accreditation (such as NADP accredited member status, for example). You should have recent relevant experience of advising disabled students and have an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of legislation, regulatory guidance and debate in relation to disability equality in a tertiary education setting. An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) would also be an advantage.

You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy support service environment is essential.

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance;
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

Applications are welcomed from both external and internal candidates, including those who may be interested in taking a secondment from their current role within the University.

Information for disabled applicants is contained within the further particulars document.

When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Eleanor Girt-Izod, Senior Disability Adviser at ehg27@cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 12th of March 2026

Interview date: Thursday 19th of March 2026

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AW48853 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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