Company Description
UK Management College, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, is dedicated to providing quality education through distance learning to a diverse student population. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce and make positive contributions to society. The college offers a vibrant campus culture and innovative learning environment.
Job Purpose
The Disability Inclusion Officer plays a central role in promoting accessibility, equality, and inclusion for students and staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions across all UK Management College campuses. This role ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and supports the implementation of reasonable adjustments, inclusive learning practices, and disability-related components of the Temporary Learning Agreement and Learning Support Plans (TLA, LSP) process.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary contact for all disability-related support enquiries and assessments for students and staff.
* Coordinate and review reasonable adjustments and assistive technology provisions.
* Maintain confidential and accurate records of students and staff registered with disabilities, ensuring full compliance with GDPR.
* Contribute to the design, review, and monitoring of TLA LSPs for students with disability-related learning needs.
* Collaborate with academic, administrative, and estates teams to ensure accessibility in learning, digital systems, and physical spaces.
* Provide guidance and training to staff on inclusive teaching, disability awareness, and accessibility compliance.
* Work closely with the Wellbeing Officer, campus co-ordinator, academic service, student success tutor to ensure joined-up support across wellbeing and inclusion services.
* Coordinate the creation, record-keeping, and annual review of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for students and staff with mobility, sensory, or medical needs.
* Ensure that PEEP documentation is securely stored, regularly updated, and communicated to relevant teams (e.g., Estates, Fire Safety Officers, and HR).
* Conduct risk assessments where necessary and support the implementation of agreed evacuation strategies.
* Promote disability awareness and inclusion through workshops, campaigns, and training sessions.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of disability support and report progress to the Wellbeing Lead.
* Ensure compliance with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Health & Safety frameworks within the college’s quality assurance processes.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Experience in disability support, inclusion services, or student wellbeing.
* Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments, and inclusive education practices.
* Familiarity with Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and health & safety requirements for disabled individuals.
* Strong organisational, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
* Collaborative approach to working with academic, estates, and HR departments.
Desirable:
* Experience in higher or further education settings.
* Knowledge of assistive technology, accessibility audits, or inclusive digital design.
* Experience liaising with external disability or occupational health services.
Benefits
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule
* Monday to Friday, 9pm to 5pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Work Location: In person