Job Description

All Locations
Sir Michael Cobham Library (Bournemouth - Talbot)
All Departments
Additional Learning Support
Advertising Salary
Salary from 25,733 - 28,381 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to 30,805
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Function
Professional and Support
Closing Date
11 Dec 2025
Basis
Full Time

About the role

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At Bournemouth University we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the academic and personal success of our students. We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Disability Advisor Assistant. In this vital support role, you will work closely with Disability Advisors to help ensure that individuals with disabilities receive the guidance, resources, and adjustments they need to thrive. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities, while providing administrative and practical support in a sensitive and confidential manner. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and have excellent communication and organizational skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be communicated to by Friday 12th December 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 18th December 2025

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service's

Points Based System

.

Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

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We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a

satisfactory DBS Disclosure

. Further information on BU's safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found

online

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Further information on BU's safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.

About the department

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Student Services is made up of a variety of different departments, all of whom provide a wide range of support to our students. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that their personal and social needs are met, and that they are well placed to make the most of their future career prospects through skills support and careers development. Every individual is different, and we understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to bolster creativity and innovation.

About us

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Bournemouth University's vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.



BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at

hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk

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