At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and develop inclusive support services for disabled students in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Reputable public sector organisation based in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, 37 hours a week, and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead initiatives and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of disabled students and improve their outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support within Higher Education and knowledge of the Equality Act.
We are delighted to be recruiting for an exciting contract opportunity with a well-established and highly reputable public sector organisation based in Birmingham. Please see below the details around the role, and if you could be interested in discussing further please do apply below!
Duration: 3-month contract
Location: Birmingham (on-site)
Pay rate: £20 - £28 hourly via Umbrella (inclusive of holiday pay)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday (9-5)
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop an inclusive support service for disabled and chronically ill students
- Lead on disability-related policies, closing attainment gaps and improving graduate outcomes
- Provide specialist advice to students on support needs, funding and accessibility processes
- Coordinate pre-entry guidance and participate in events for prospective disabled students
- Line manage staff and oversee delivery of disability and inclusion support services
- Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to enable effective, anticipatory provision
- Maintain accurate data, monitor service impact and contribute to institutional reporting
- Ensure compliance with data protection, risk assessments, and sector-wide best practice
Required experience:
- Significant experience of working in a disability support context within Higher Education
- Good understanding of the responsibilities placed on Higher Education Institutions by the Equality Act
- Sound knowledge and experience of the funding and statutory support mechanisms for students with disabilities
Our client is unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas, therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply.
To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Robbie Cox (Executive Consultant) on 0121 616 0660 or rcox@venngroup.com.
At Venn Group we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the volume of applications which we receive this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Pay: £20.00-£28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Disability and Inclusion Manager employer: Venn Group (Midlands)
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