Disability and Neurodiversity Adviser [Temporary Cover]

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

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) is seeking to appoint a Neurodiversity and Disability Adviser to join its Non-Matriculated Student Service.

As a Neurodiversity and 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, 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, Non-Matriculated Student Service, 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 be qualified at degree level (or with equivalent relevant experience). A post-graduate qualification in assessing and diagnosing specific learning difficulties (e.g. Patoss practising certificate) would be desirable. You should have recent experience advising students with SpLDs 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. Professional accreditation (such as NADP accredited member status) would be desirable. An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) would be an advantage.

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:

• 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);

To apply, please click 'Apply'. This will direct you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register (if you have not already done so) and complete the online application form. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the closing date.

Additional information regarding the role can 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.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Hannah Barton, Senior Disability Adviser at hb611@cam.ac.uk

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

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

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