This vacancy has now closed

Deputy Disability Information Officer

  • Full time
  • £23,487 – £33,309
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 15th March 2022


  • Advertised from 2nd March 2022
  • 35 hours per week
  • Ref: 3545

Role

We are looking for an experienced individual or an individual who is keen to learn the role, to play a key role in Information Services, supporting and developing disability advice and support.

The Opportunity:

Working with the Disability Information Officer, you will be able to make improvements and promote accessibility across all of Information Services and the wider University through amongst other things developing policy and guidelines (including Equality Impact Assessments), auditing IT systems, writing accessibility statements and assisting in organising the provision of assistive technology and advising on physical building accessibility.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Knowledge of accessibility within higher education setting or similar environment
  • Understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 or a willingness to learn
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • Good influencing and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work with and engage a range of stakeholders at all levels

Application notes

For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 15th March 2022