Disability Adviser - 12491
The Inclusive Support Team, which forms part of the newly established Student Support Services (Student Hub) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person/s to join our existing team of advisers and support staff based at Brunel University of London.
Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 7 – Starting salary £40,757 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £47,921 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (Pro- rata if part-time)
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
Description of College/Department or aims of Department
The Inclusive Support Team, which forms part of the newly established Student Support Services (Student Hub) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person/s to join our existing team of advisers and support staff based at Brunel University of London.
The Disability Adviser will be expected to manage a large caseload of disabled students and be responsible for providing specialist advice, guidance and information to disabled students, applicants and staff.
The successful applicant should have extensive experience of working with a range of disabled adults/students, including those adults/students who have who have a sensory or physical impairment, long-term illness, autism, Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), or other neurodiverse conditions and ideally have substantial knowledge of the support requirements for disabled students in a Higher Education context.
You should have a degree or equivalent experience and evidence of relevant professional qualification/training relating to Specific Learning Differences/autism/sensory impairments/physical impairments and long-term health conditions.
The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 7 December 2025 at 11:59pm
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.