The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity is looking for a part time specialist Disability Advisor to support students with a range of disabilities including long term health conditions, visual impairment, neurodiversity and physical disabilities, whilst specialising in D/deafness.
The post is 18.5 hours per week over 3 days.
The successful applicant will provide individual support, advice and guidance to disabled applicants and students at all levels of academic study, whilst supporting the development of University based services aimed at improving inclusivity for all students.
They will be fluent in British Sign language whilst being able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team, confident in multi-tasking and time managing a varied workload. They will have a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of Higher Education Institutions regarding The Equality Act 2010 and a commitment to the Social Model of disability.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight Thursday 5th September 2024.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th September 2024.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Helen Shaw, Disability Access and Learning Manager at H.M.Shaw@lboro.ac.uk or telephone 01509 222770.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
