Disability and Inclusivity Team Leader

Placed On: 9th February 2026

Closes: 15th March 2026

Job Ref: 214

SALARY & HOURS: £33,087 - £40,308 per annum (35 hours per week)

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being one of the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.

The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University. They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students’ experience is second to none.

The University of Buckingham is seeking an experienced and motivated Disability and Inclusivity Team Leader to lead our Disability Support Team within the newly developed Wellbeing Hub. This pivotal role will ensure that students with disabilities, specific learning differences and long-term health conditions receive high-quality, person-centred support that enables them to thrive academically and personally. The post-holder will assess individual needs, coordinate reasonable adjustments, and provide specialist guidance to students, academic staff and professional colleagues across the University. They will also play a key strategic role in promoting accessibility, inclusivity and compliance with the Equality Act 2010, while driving service improvement and supporting wider equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a team leader, the post-holder will provide line management for the Disability Team, oversee service delivery, and shape the development of a proactive, supportive and student-focused disability service. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong professional expertise, excellent communication skills and a commitment to removing barriers in higher education.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer:

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

The closing date for applications is 15th March 2026, and it is anticipated that interviews will be held the week commencing 23rd of March 2026.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.