Disability Adviser [Temporary Cover]

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 26 April 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) is seeking to appoint a Disability Adviser to join its Disability Advisory Team.

As a Disability Adviser, you will provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to prospective and current disabled students, as well as to colleagues who support disabled students across the University. You will work collaboratively with academic departments, Colleges, professional service teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate inclusive learning environments and ensure students receive appropriate support throughout their studies.

Reporting to the Senior Adviser, Disability Advisory Team, you will manage a diverse caseload, develop support recommendations, and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the University's disability support services.

You will hold a degree (or possess equivalent relevant professional experience). A postgraduate qualification in a disability-related field and professional accreditation (such as membership of the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will have recent experience of advising disabled students within a higher education or comparable setting, together with a thorough understanding of disability legislation, regulatory guidance, and current practice relating to disability inclusion in tertiary education. Knowledge of, and a commitment to, the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) would be highly desirable.

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. You will be organised, able to prioritise competing demands, and comfortable working to deadlines within a busy and dynamic student support environment. A strong commitment to equality, inclusion, and student-centred practice 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

Further information, including guidance for disabled applicants, is available in the Further Particulars document. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

Additional information regarding the role can also be found within the Further Particulars. 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 Daniel McFarlane, Senior Disability Adviser at dm2080@cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is: 06/09/2026

The interview date for the role is: 17/09/2026

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

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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