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) 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.

Our culture

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 be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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.

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