Disability Adviser (Maternity cover)

Overview

A new opportunity is available for Disability Adviser within the Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service, within the Directorate of Student and Academic Services at Bangor University. This is a fixed term (maternity cover) role for 12 months from April 2026 and is 80% FTE. The Disability Adviser post supports the University's disabled applicants and students and works as part of a team of advisers to remove barriers to study and ensure reasonable adjustments are in place within the teaching and learning environment and across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a professional advisory service for students, advising and working with colleagues across the University to promote inclusive provision.
• Collaborate with academic schools and other services to develop policy and procedures and support the embedding of inclusive practice relating to disabled students.
• Identify strategies to remove barriers to study and ensure reasonable adjustments are in place within the teaching and learning environment and across the institution.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have previous experience of supporting disabled students in post-16 education.
• Understanding of the needs of students with a wide range of impairments, including Autism, physical and sensory impairments; awareness of barriers faced by disabled people; knowledge of Disabled Students Allowance and provisions under the Equality Act (2010) as they relate to disabled students and applicants.

Additional requirements and role details

• The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 8 April 2026 or as soon as possible from this date.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post; candidates will be expected to answer questions in both Welsh and English during interview.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through the Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (within the UK) to support work-life balance; details will be discussed at interview.
• Applications will be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Application process

• Applications are to be submitted via the online recruitment website; paper application forms are available by calling 01248 383865 or by emailing the human resources assistance inbox.
• Closing date for applications: 22 February 2026.
• Interviews will be held on: 5 March 2026.
• Informal enquiries can be made to Esther Griffiths, Inclusivity Manager (esther.griffiths@bangor.ac.uk).

Additional information

• Committed to Equal Opportunities.
• Salary: £38,249 to £45,413 – Grade 7.