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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 ough 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.

• Applications are to be submitted via the online recruitment website; paper application forms are available by calling 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 (e).

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