The University of Bath is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive community where students and staff can thrive both intellectually and personally.

As incidents of sexual violence, racism, hate crime, stalking, domestic violence, bullying, and harassment become increasingly complex, we recognise the importance of enhancing our support services and adopting innovative approaches.

This role is based within the Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Response Service in the Student Support and Safeguarding Department.

The role will:

• provide professional, specialist support to students affected by gender-based violence or harassment.
• empower students to make informed decisions, ensuring access to appropriate services and support.
• work closely with internal departments and external agencies to provide holistic care.
• contribute to developing a culture of respect through training, education, and awareness initiatives.

About you

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and confident professional to provide specialist support to our student community.

To be successful in this role you will:

• have significant experience/and or a professional qualification in working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence, domestic abuse and harassment.
• be experienced in working with individuals to assess and manage their risk and needs in relation to their experience.
• be committed to a student led and trauma informed approach.
• have a proven ability to manage a complex caseload.
• understand and demonstrate the importance of working collaboratively with others.
• be committed to raising awareness through training and other activities of the harm caused by gender-based abuse.

Further information:

This role is part time (29.2 hours per week) for a fixed-term duration of 12 months.

There is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit a female to this vacancy due to casework requirements, and the majority of students accessing the services specifically request a female practitioner.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Ring at ljr57@bath.ac.uk.

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this role.

 

What we can offer you 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 pro rata

We're looking for a Disability Advisor to join our Disability Service and play a key role in ensuring disabled students can fully engage with and succeed in their university experience.

As part of a dedicated Disability Advice team, you will work directly with students, academic departments, professional services, and external agencies to identify and remove barriers to learning. Through personalised support and expert advice, you'll help create an inclusive and accessible environment where all students can thrive.

About you

In this role you will:

• Support a wide range of disabled students, providing tailored advice, guidance and support throughout their student journey.
• Assess individual support needs and recommend reasonable adjustments that enable students to access their studies and assessments effectively.
• Work collaboratively with academic departments, internal services and external partners to coordinate timely and effective support.
• Contribute to wider inclusion initiatives, transition activities and disability awareness work that promotes a positive and inclusive student experience.

We're looking for someone who combines strong casework and relationship-management skills with a genuine commitment to supporting disabled students.

You will have:

• Experience of providing advice and support to disabled individuals, ideally within a higher education or similar setting.
• The ability to assess individual needs, develop practical support recommendations and manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build productive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy and responsive environment.
• Sound knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles, relevant legislation, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Office 365, databases and case management systems.
• A collaborative and professional approach, with a commitment to delivering excellent student-focused services.
• Resilience, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with students experiencing complex or changing circumstances.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion, dignity and respect for all members of the university community.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• A willingness to undertake a DBS check.

Further information

This is a full time (36.5 hours) fixed term role with a duration of 24 months. 

The role offers hybrid working, combining time on campus, at the University's Virgil Building in Bath city center, and working from home where appropriate. Due to the student-facing nature of the role, a regular on-campus presence is required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan Fielding at ss280@bath.ac.uk or Steven Lawrence at sgl21@bath.ac.uk.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 23 Sep 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694