Disability Adviser

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Salary
: £34,670 per annum – including London Allowance

Location
:
Egham, Surrey (University campus)

Post type
:
Full Time (Permanent)

Hours per week
: 35

Weeks per year
: 52

Closing date
: 23:59, 2 January 2026 GMT

Reference
:

Right to work
:
Please note that the University will not issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate must therefore be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and the associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Entry level

Full time

Other

Higher Education

As a Disability Adviser, you will work within the Directorate of Student Life to support disabled students throughout their time at university, providing specialist advice, guidance and information. Key duties include:

• Responding to and advising on disability support related matters for current and prospective students.
• Contributing to student recruitment, retention and attainment by ensuring inclusive practices and reasonable adjustments are implemented effectively.
• Engaging proactively and supportively with students on campus, both in person and remotely, to provide ongoing advocacy and support.
• Collaborating with other student‑facing teams (e.g., Active Lifestyle & Sport, Chaplaincy, Counseling & Mental Health, Hall Life, Student Casework, etc.) to deliver a seamless student experience.
• Demonstrating the University’s values – daring, innovative, open and respectful – and championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses a strong knowledge of the disabled student experience and has demonstrable experience in assessing and implementing reasonable adjustments. Desired qualities include:

• Student‑focused attitude with a genuine keenness to engage with students on campus and provide compassionate care.
• Proactive engagement and effective communication skills.
• Strong empathy, kindness and advocacy capabilities.

We are pleased to offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package.

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans, and help with the cost of eyesight testing.
• Free parking

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.

For queries on the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by email at  Quote reference  when contacting.

Closing Date: 23:59, 2 January 2026 GMT

Interview Date:
Thursday 15 January 2026 (in person)