AccessAbility Pathway Lead

About The Role

AccessAbility Pathway Lead

This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available as soon as possible on a permanent basis, as part of a job share agreement.

Salary will be £43,482 per annum pro rata on Grade F subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic disability professional to take up the post of Pathway Lead (AccessAbility). The AccessAbility Service is part of the University's Wellbeing Services. You will assume responsibility for the day-to-day management and oversight of the work of the University of Exeter's AccessAbility Service, including line management duties. The role involves close liaison and joint working across the Wellbeing Service to support students with a range of disabilities, alongside liaison with other university staff and external agencies (e.g. Student Finance, GPs, statutory mental health services and voluntary sector agencies).

About You

We would be keen to hear from an experienced disability or relevant health practitioner interested in supporting students and managing a team in a university environment. You will be a skilled practitioner who has a thoughtful and adaptable approach to your work, as well as a real interest sensitively supporting students in an academic context. You will also be committed to the advancement of disability services and widening access to this important student community. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone to join an innovative service allowing you to develop your skills and engage in service development projects. You will be a skilled practitioner, able to work with colleagues at all levels and demonstrate excellent communication skills to negotiate and influence.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact [email protected]

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.