Job Description
Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum, pro rata
USG, Disability & Learning Support Service
Part Time: 28 hours per week
Open Ended: Permanent Contract
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Disability Advisor to join our Team. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic individual with relevant experience to be able to advise, assess and support disabled students at the University of Edinburgh.
A fantastic opportunity to support disabled students to participate fully and succeed in their chosen courses of study. You will independently assess students’ support requirements to authorise reasonable adjustments to learning & teaching environments and examinations for individual students, working closely with University academic and support staff and external agencies as required.
The position is open to candidates who are looking for part-time employment, 0.8 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) which is the equivalent to 4 days or 28 hours per week.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
* A degree, plus recent relevant professional training
* Extensive experience supporting disabled students in Higher Education or another relevant professional context
* A demonstrable understanding of the principles of inclusive learning and teaching practices and assistive technology in enhancing the student experience for disabled students.
* An understanding of the pressures of the academic environment for students with disabilities and/or additional support needs
* Working knowledge of the current relevant legislation regarding students with disabilities.
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Your application
As part of your application please upload an up-to-date CV as well as a supporting statement outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
* External applicants: How to Apply – External Candidate system user guide
* Internal applicants: must apply through People & Money Current Jobs tile. How to Apply – UoE Employee system user guide
For further information on the role, contact the hiring manager, Shian Holt at s.holt@ed.ac.uk .
This role is subject to a successful PVG check.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* A competitive salary of £41,064 - £48,822 (pro-rata)
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive staff benefits such as:
o a generous holiday entitlement,
o a defined benefits pension scheme ,
o staff discounts,
o family-friendly initiatives ,
* The Disability and Learning Support Service are engaged in hybrid working with most team members working a balance of campus and remote working. Due to the nature of this role, please note that on campus working is a requirement and it cannot be entirely fulfilled by remote working.
Access the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Before any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence of your right to work in the UK. Further information on right to work .
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 16th January 2026.
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Interviews will be held [insert date]Interviews will be held the week commencing 26 January 2026.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The University's Secretary Group (USG) Business Unit provides a range of services to the Professional Services Group.
* Working with Professional services, including Estates, Finance, Health and Safety, HR and IS, on behalf of all units in USG.
* Support to the University Secretary's Office and Principal's Office.
* Leading on planning for the University Secretary's Group.
* Leading on USG wide initiatives.
For more information please visit the USG website (Opens in new browser tab).