Disability Inclusion Officer
2 days ago
Manchester
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