Autism Screening Adviser [Temporary Cover]

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 22 March 2028 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. 

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) invites applications for a full time Autism Screening Adviser. You provide an initial screening service to students who identify with traits of autism. You will work as part of the ADRC team and 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 with equivalent relevant experience). and hold a post-graduate qualification in the field of autism. You should have recent experience screening students for autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). You should 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 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 welcome from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who wish to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role within the University.

Information for disabled applicants is contained within the Further Particulars.

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 can be direct to Dr. Helen Duncan - helen.duncan@admin.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for application is: 31^st August 2026

The interview date is: 9^th September 2026 

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

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

Please quote reference AW50402 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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