University of Nottingham
Disability Advisor
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Disability Support Services
Location
University Park
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Interview Date
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Reference
REG148126
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Disability Support Services as a full-time Disability Adviser.
You will work alongside a team of professionals to provide a point of contact, information and support for: disabled students, students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, mental health difficulties and students with long-term health conditions.
You will enjoy the busy and dynamic environment of the Disability Support Services team, working and collaborating with Study Support Tutors, Senior Administrator colleagues and an in-house Support Worker Service.
We welcome applications from everyone and value the varied perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring.
You will have:
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of disabilities and their impact upon study in Higher Education
- A degree, plus some hands-on experience in similar or related roles OR proven track record of extensive relevant work experience, demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge of a specific / specialised field of work.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good IT skills, with some knowledge of assistive technology.
- Ability to work appropriately with sensitive information, following established procedures.
- Ability to prioritise and effectively plan a busy workload, with minimum day to day supervision.
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What you will do:
- Assess the practical requirements and study needs of students, both current and potential, in order to make recommendations concerning reasonable adjustments to Academic Schools and Departments.
- Provide information and advice concerning all aspects of accessibility provision to potential students prior to their admission to University and contribute to University pre arrival information.
- Liaise with Academic Schools to communicate adjustments and advise on complex individual cases, in consultation with role holder’s line manager.
- Advise students on accessing Disabled Students' Allowances.
- Keep careful records of actions, agreements and decisions in accordance with procedures.
Where and how you’ll work:
This role is a full-time opportunity. Working hours are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working in the working week. You will be based at our University Park site and your work may involve working across different campuses.
Within Disability Support Services we welcome applications from everyone and value the varied perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring. So, if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply, you may be just the right candidate.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Penny Dowell or Becky Cameron via email: penny.dowell@nottingham.ac.uk or b.cameron@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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