Job Description

0.7 FTE, 25.9 hours per week



Fixed term contract until 30th June 2026



Based at Park but will be expected to work on all campuses as needed



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Disability Support Team as a part-time Disability Adviser on a fixed term contract until the end of June 2026. The Disability Support Team works as part of the wider support network within Student Wellbeing and across the University.



The role holder will offer advice, guidance and support to both current and prospective students with disabilities (including mental health difficulties). A key part of the role will be to offer advice and guidance on Disabled Students' Allowances and other appropriate support for studies. The role also involves identifying and sharing reasonable adjustments required by individual students as well as advising staff on inclusive practices to encourage an anticipatory approach to meeting support needs of disabled students



This post holder will work extensively with other Student Wellbeing staff but will also be responsible for liaising with other academic and professional teams, and external organisations. As such we are looking forward to receiving applications from well organised, flexible individuals with high levels of customer service. A commitment to working from a social model of disability is essential in this role. Successful candidates will need to be highly student focused, empathetic and have excellent interpersonal skills.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process.

Contact Details

If you wish to informally discuss any aspect of the post, please feel free to contact: Claire Eden (Interim Disability Services Manager) ceden@glos.ac.uk or 01242 714042

Key Dates

Closing date: 21st November 2025

Interview date: 1st December 2025



To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.