Disability Service Manager

Overview

University of Bradford. At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led us to top the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

As part of the Learning, Teaching & Student Experience Directorate our vision is to provide an inclusive, integrated, and innovative service to students, University staff, external partners and other stakeholders.

• You will lead the operations of a busy service that removes barriers, promotes inclusive practice, and creates reasonable adjustments to students’ learning programmes and university experience.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills and strong decision-making skills, with evidence of previous experience of line management or team leadership.
• You will promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive team culture that supports team cohesion and student access, progression, and retention.
• You will have knowledge of relevant legislation & best practices, with experience of writing policies or strategies and experience putting this into practice in managing service-based operations.
• You will be responsible for working in partnership with academic colleagues and other professional support teams across the University in identifying opportunities for, and evaluating provision for, disabled students, and providing accurate and up-to date management information.
• You will advise colleagues on the policy implications of relevant legislation and guidance to ensure both institutional compliance and to support inclusive practice.
• You will have experience of supporting learners with complex & varying needs including through management of casework and multiagency working.

• Degree plus higher degree or formal professional qualification

The University of Bradford recognises and embraces people that work in diverse ways. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
  • Unique fitness centre
  • Eye clinic
  • Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
  • Counselling & mental health services
  • On site nursery
  • Food & drink outlets
  • Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
• Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Gill Barlow  we would love to hear from you.