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Who we are: NMITE is an innovative new entrant in UK Higher Education in Hereford, with its eyes firmly on regional impact and a global reputation. We have ambitious aims to widen access to higher education, support lifelong learning in technology and engineering, to support industry and transform careers. Supported by the Government, industry, and the engineering profession, we aim to be a game-changer in every facet of our operations and educational programmes. NMITE’s approach to teaching is highly interactive – we don’t use lectures or traditional exams; we do use challenge-led, industry-linked learning experiences and we are proud advocates of learning by doing.

To thrive in our environment, you’ll need a can-do attitude, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to learn—NMITE is a new provider on an exciting journey. You'll be working closely with multidisciplinary teams, so adaptability and collaboration are key. Resilience and a positive approach will help you navigate challenges and make a real impact.

The Role: NMITE is seeking a passionate and dedicated Student Services Advisor – Disability & Inclusion to join our Student Services Team. This is a part-time role (24 - 30 hours per week) based in person at our 2 campuses, Skylon and Blackfriars. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality disability and inclusion support services, ensuring students with Specific Learning Differences (SLD) and neurodiversity receive the necessary adjustments to succeed in their studies. This role is key to promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment and ensuring compliance with the Equality Act (2010).

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a visible presence for students across both Blackfriars and Skylon campus, responding efficiently to enquiries and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Provide tailored support for students with neurodiverse conditions and SLD, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism spectrum conditions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for students requiring disability support, coordinating specialist services, academic adjustments, and additional learning resources.
• Maintain regular contact with a caseload of students, monitoring and adapting support strategies to facilitate their learning and achievement.
• Assist students in applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and provide guidance on accessing support services.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services staff to ensure an inclusive learning environment and share best practices.
• Liaise with external agencies and support networks to enhance disability support within NMITE.
• Develop and deliver workshops, campaigns, and awareness-raising activities to promote inclusion and neurodiversity understanding within NMITE.
• Support the implementation and development of NMITE’s policies related to disability inclusion and accessibility.
• Participate in NMITE’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Advisory Group and contribute to related events and initiatives.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as required to support student recruitment, transition, and engagement activities.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience supporting individuals with neurodiverse conditions and SLD.
• Understand the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) process and inclusive learning strategies.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a student-focused approach.
• Are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field and evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals and providing disability support in an education setting.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications related to student support and inclusion.
• Experience developing and delivering awareness campaigns.
• Knowledge of screening processes for neurodiverse conditions.

Our Values & Behaviours: NMITE aims to be a game changer. Its staff must be able to balance the need to create a well-run, self-critical institution where good governance and rigorous quality controls are in place, with the need to test (and push) the boundaries of existing practice to create new approaches to engineering education. The way we work together is crucial to this mission and our values and behaviours must reflect this.

Our values:

• Grit and determination. We will be determined in everything we do, demonstrating the staying power needed to see things through.

• Inclusive. We will respect every individual and every voice will be equally important. We will have a community of students learning with people from a variety of backgrounds and our staff team will be equally diverse.

• Creative and learning. We will test the boundaries of existing practice and find new ways of doing things. We will always seek to justify the “new” in our title. We will try new things with humility, accepting mistakes and learning from them.  We will always seek to learn from experiences by sharing openly what went well and what went wrong.

• Honest. We will always be courteous and respectful but also honest and straightforward when dealing with each other. We will not hide from uncomfortable truths and staff will be provided with the information they seek to do their jobs and to be well informed about our progress.

• Curious. We will encourage scrutiny from each other and welcome questions from any colleagues – whoever they are and whatever their role. Communication will always be assumed to be a two-way process. Colleagues should always ask for information they feel they need that is not being provided and we will always listen to each other.

• Aligned. We will always work to advance the institution’s mission and its core aims, whatever our role. We will challenge work that does not align with our mission. We will work to break down barriers between teams to ensure that more goals are shared and that we succeed together.

Location: Hereford

Our Offer: We offer a competitive salary, with a full-time equivalent (FTE) salary range of £28,803 to £29,687, depending on the number of hours worked, and benefits package including:

• Life assurance
• 30 days holidays (plus Bank Holidays, a day off for your Birthday & closure days) – Pro-rata
• Ongoing training & development
• Mental Health training for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health & Rewards

To Apply:
Please email a full CV and covering letter to vacancies@nmite.ac.uk. Your covering letter should outline how you meet the person specification. Informal questions about the role can be addressed to Samantha Lewis, Director of People & Operations (Samantha.lewis@nmite.ac.uk).

Closing Date:
12th May 2025

NMITE is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering education.