"Senior Neurodiversity Adviser [Temporary Cover]"

University of Cambridge - Student Support

Location:	Cambridge
Salary:	£42,254 to £56,535 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 2nd March 2026

Closes: 18th March 2026

Job Ref: AW48966

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) invites applications for a Senior Neurodiversity Adviser. This is a 2-year fixed-term role covering the secondment of the current post-holder.

The Senior Neurodiversity Adviser will manage the essential assessment, guidance and advisory service provided to neurodiverse students by the University's Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre. The post-holder will work closely with the Head of the ADRC on the management of policies and procedures relating to support for neurodiverse students across the University.

You will manage the Neurodiversity Advisory team and the Foundation Year Adviser, comprising 5 members of staff, who provide specialist advice, guidance and support to current and prospective neurodiverse students and staff who support these students. You will also work closely with academic and support staff within university departments and institutions as well as with other professional services staff within the University's Student Services Centre. The post-holder will report to the Head of the ADRC and will be part of the ADRC Senior Management team.

You will be qualified at degree level (or have equivalent relevant experience). A post-graduate Diploma qualification in assessing and supporting specific learning difficulties, and current PATOSS accreditation (practising certificate), or an Autism specific qualification at Post-Graduate Level is essential for the role. Membership of a relevant professional body (such as NADP) at Senior Accredited Member level would be desirable. You should have recent relevant experience of advising neurodiverse students in a higher education setting and experience of management of a neurodiversity advisory team in an educational setting.

You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy support service environment is essential.

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance;
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

Additional information regarding the role can also be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcome and should be addressed to Helen Duncan, Senior Neurodiversity Adviser, by emailing disability@admin.cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18th March 2026

Interviews will take place during week commencing 23rd of March 2026

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.