Senior Disability Adviser

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced disability practitioner to join us at University of the Arts London (UAL) and play an integral role as part of our innovative Disability Service.

As a Senior Disability Adviser, you will contribute to achieving high-quality advice delivery for disabled students, supporting the university to meet its duties under the Equality Act 2010.

You will work closely with other Advice Managers to oversee the work of the Disability Advice team. This will include developing effective procedures and realising the disability strategic plan.

Your work will be informed by the social model of disability. You will work with a student caseload, identifying and coordinating individual adjustments that remove disabling barriers to study, as well as providing consultancy for colleagues on inclusive teaching and learning practices.

About you
You will need to be in possession of a first degree, or the Certificate in applied Advice Work, NVQ Level III Advice and Guidance, NADP Accreditation, or equivalent qualification.

You will have experience of professional advice work and line management. With a thorough understanding of the social model of disability, the Equality Act (2010) and how this applies to Higher and Further Education contexts.

You will be a strong communicator who can present information accessibly to a range of audiences.

You will also be able to collaborate effectively and work successfully as a team, with the ability to form positive working relationships with colleagues and students.

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

We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, staff and visitors. As this role requires you to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required.

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.

To apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 4^th May 2026, 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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