As our Disability and Inclusion Advisor you will contribute to a timely and student-centred specialist advice and guidance service to applicants and disabled students, inclusive of Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), short to long-term health, mental health conditions and neurodivergence, to enable them to achieve their potential.

Please note: this is a full-time (35 hours), permanent position. It is a hybrid role, based from our Moorgate and Bloomsbury campus 2-3 days per week.

To view the full Job Description here and it's associated Roles and Responsibilities.

As a Disability and Inclusion Advisor at The University of Law, you will be:

• Providing timely and student-centred advice, support and guidance to disabled students and those with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), short to long-term health and mental health conditions, from the point of application through to graduation.

• Advising prospective disabled students on accessibility issues and the support available to them whilst at the University of Law, including through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).

• Maintaining a caseload, providing continuing support for applicants and students, including case reviews and updates to provision, liaison with Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs), academic and business professional colleagues.

• Working collaboratively with members of the Disability and Inclusion Service team, wider Student Support Services team and other colleagues to promote inclusivity and the continual development of services and support for disabled students at the University of Law

• Supporting the promotion of the University as an inclusive environment by representing the Disability and Inclusion Service at University Open Days and other events as required.

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

• Case-working experience in disability, learning differences and mental/physical health conditions in the UK HE sector

• Experience of directly supporting disabled students, inclusive of mental health conditions and neurodivergence.

• Significant knowledge of the barriers faced by disabled students in higher education, and the breadth of appropriate responses and adjustments to ensure effective support for their learning.

• Able to prioritise, organise and deliver a complex and changing workload without constant supervision and to deadlines

• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Reliable, dedicated and enthusiastic

About Us & Benefits

On top of a salary of £37,726 (without NADP AM/SAM accreditation) - £39,493 per annum (with NADP AM/SAM accreditation) we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, (+ bank holidays) and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance

• Contributory Pension Scheme

• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)

• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.