Reasonable Adjustments Funding Adviser

University of Leeds - Equality and Inclusion Unit

Location: Leeds

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 15th August 2025

Closes: 31st August 2025

Job Ref: CSEQU1037

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 25th September 2025.

This role will be based on the University campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you passionate about improving support for disabled staff? Do you have experience supporting change in culture, systems, or behaviours? We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual to join the central Equality & Inclusion Unit (EIU).

The University of Leeds is developing the approach to supporting disabled employees through the creation of a central adjustment fund, to work in partnership with local adjustments and Access to Work funding. The Adjustments Fund Advisor will play a critical role in setting up the systems and processes through which the fund will be managed, and also enhancing the advice provided to managers and disabled employees to ensure that reasonable adjustments are provided efficiently and expediently.

The EIU provides expert advice to contribute to mainstreaming and embedding equality and inclusion throughout the University. We are launching a new Employee Reasonable Adjustments Fund, initially for two years (2025/26–2026/27). As the Reasonable Adjustments Funding Adviser, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of this key initiative to improve support for disabled employees.

You will lead on establishing how this new fund operates in practice, ensuring it is coordinated and managed effectively. You will work closely with the relevant EDI Managers, Department Service Partners, Faculties, Equity Staff Networks and the EIU Engagement Officer to embed and raise awareness and use of the fund across the University. The role will include building and strengthening strong working relationships with stakeholders to promote awareness and embed the use of the fund, including People and Culture, the University’s Equity Staff Networks, Trade Unions, Department Service Partners and central finance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a new challenge and to join a supportive and friendly team. Leading on the set up and delivery of a new initiative to advance equity, diversity and inclusion for disabled employees across the University.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Laura York - Equality and Inclusion Manager

Email: l.york@leeds.ac.uk