Deputy Manager – Disability Service

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking a Deputy Manager – Disability Service to join our team on a full-time basis.

You will work closely with the Head of the Disability Service and its management team to coordinate the work of a large disability team that delivers advice and support to disabled students across the University.

 You will:

• Lead our team of Disability Advisers, being responsible for the delivery of high quality, consistent advice
• Oversee relationships with external disability support work providers
• Line-manage two Senior Disability Advisers who in turn manage four or more Disability Advisers
• Line Manage the Support Work coordinator
• Deputise for the Head of Service
• Provide information, advice and guidance to students, particularly those with complex access needs
• Provide consultancy and training on disability equality and inclusivity, including making adjustments in relation to teaching, learning and assessment
• Lead on specific aspects of the University’s disability provision, and manage cross-institution projects aimed at enhancing inclusivity.

About you

We are seeking someone who has experience of advice-giving and line management or staff supervision and hold a management qualification. You will also have a thorough knowledge of the social model of disability and the disability provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Experience of working in Further or Higher Education is desirable but not essential, provided that you know how the legislation applies within Further- and Higher Education contexts.

You will have successful experience of collaborating and encouraging inclusive practices, as well as working in a team, project-management and problem-solving.  In addition, you will be educated to degree level.

Closing date for applications, 28th August at 23:55 pm

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 13th September 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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