Post Term
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 22 March 2028 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
Role Overview
The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) invites applications for a full time Autism Screening Adviser. You provide an initial screening service to students who identify with traits of autism. You will work as part of the ADRC team and also work closely with academic and support staff within university departments and within colleges, as well as with other professional services staff within the University's Student Services Centre. The post-holder will report to the Senior Neurodiversity Adviser and be part of the ADRC's Neurodiversity Team.
Qualifications
You will be qualified at degree level (or with equivalent relevant experience). and hold a post-graduate qualification in the field of autism. You should have recent experience screening students for autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). You should have an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of legislation, regulatory guidance and debate in relation to disability equality in a tertiary education setting. An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) would be an advantage.
Skills & Attributes
You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy support service environment is essential.
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Generous annual leave allowance;
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries);
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
- Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation
Equality & Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Commitment to equality of opportunity.
Additional Information
Information for disabled applicants is contained within the Further Particulars.
Additional information regarding the role can also be found within the Further Particulars.
Contact
Informal enquiries are welcome and can be direct to Dr. Helen Duncan - helen.duncan@admin.cam.ac.uk
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Application Details
The closing date for application is:31st August 2026
The interview date is : 9th September 2026
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