Disability and Neurodiversity Adviser (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 22 March 2028 in the first instance.

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) invites applications for a full-time Disability and Neurodiversity Adviser. You will provide specialist advice, guidance and support to current and prospective disabled and neurodiverse students (including students with Specific Learning Difficulties, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Conditions), and staff who support disabled and neurodiverse students. You will also work closely with academic and support staff within university departments and within colleges, as well as with other professional services staff within the University's Student Services Centre. The post-holder will report to the Senior Neurodiversity Adviser and be part of the ADRC's Neurodiversity Team.

You will be qualified at degree level (or equivalent relevant experience) and hold a disability related postgraduate qualification. A qualification in specific learning difficulties or Autism spectrum conditions would be desirable, as would a professional accreditation (such as membership of PAToSS, BDA, or NADP accredited member status, for example). You should have recent relevant experience of advising disabled and neurodiverse 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; 

Information for disabled applicants is contained within the Further Particulars document.

Additional information regarding the role can also be found within the Further Particulars.

Applications are welcome from both external and internal candidates including those who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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 welcomed and should be directed to disability@admin.cam.ac.uk

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8th June 2026

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

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

Please quote reference AW49631 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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