Senior Disability Adviser

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced disability practitioner to join us at University of the Arts London (UAL) and play an integral role as part of our innovative Disability Service.

As a Senior Disability Adviser, you will contribute to achieving high-quality advice delivery for disabled students, supporting the university to meet its duties under the Equality Act 2010.

You will work closely with other Advice Managers to oversee the work of the Disability Advice team. This will include developing effective procedures and realising the disability strategic plan.

Your work will be informed by the social model of disability. You will work with a student caseload, identifying and coordinating individual adjustments that remove disabling barriers to study, as well as providing consultancy for colleagues on inclusive teaching and learning practices.

Your profile

You will need to be in possession of a first degree, or the Certificate in applied Advice Work, NVQ Level III Advice and guidance, NADP Accreditation, or equivalent qualification.

You will have experience of professional advice work and line management. With a thorough understanding of the social model of disability, the Equality Act (2010) and how this applies to Higher and Further Education contexts.

You will be a strong communicator who can present information accessibly to a range of audiences.

You will also be able to collaborate effectively and work successfully as a team, with the ability to form positive working relationships with colleagues and students.

For further information about the Disability Service please visit the following weblink – 

http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/student-services/disability--dyslexia/

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Start your application

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