Disability Administrative Support inYork inYork PUBLISHED 22 JUL 2024

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.
Casual (part time hourly pay)


An opportunity has arisen for an individual to provide disability administrative support to a Neurodivergent member of staff, this opportunity is offered on the basis of a casual contract. We anticipate that this will include one hour on a Monday morning, with the possibility of up to four hours in total over the course of the week, depending on the requirements of the role.


Main Duties Include


Time management - to lead and coordinate on the organising and planning of a staff member’s weekly diary including checking accuracy of electronic diaries, coordinating and supporting tutorial bookings, ensuring required tasks and deadlines are recorded in a to-do list, confirming arrangements for meetings, and assisting with sending calendar invites.

Administration – Coordinating and supporting the member of staff to manage and plan administrative tasks, completing relevant forms and university processes. Liaising with colleagues across the university as required and assisting with completing action points from meetings. Supporting the member of staff with navigating University systems and process to ensure compliance with appropriate internal procedures and policies, e.g. processing of travel expenses.


The Team


The post is within the School of Humanities English Literature subject area, supporting an Academic member of staff and working alongside another Disability Administrative Support.


Required Skills And Experience


The post holder will be proficient in IT and will have excellent administrative, interpersonal and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and forward planning. The ability to work closely with an individual is paramount to enable a consistent, high quality standard of support and advice in a confidential setting.


Additional Information


If you would like more details about the role or an informal chat, please contact Kate Chapman, Operations Manager (School of Humanities)

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.


Application process support


We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.


Our Benefits Package


We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

  • Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
  • Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
  • Pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan after six months service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
  • On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
  • Relocation expenses package for certain roles
  • Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)


Further Information About Life At YSJ


Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.


Closing Date -
Friday 30 August 2024 at midnight


Provisional Interview Date -
Thursday 19 September 2024


Further details:
Job Description Further Information Candidate application form guidance

Email details to a friend

Apply Online
Casual (part time hourly pay)

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to provide disability administrative support to a Neurodivergent member of staff, this opportunity is offered on the basis of a casual contract. We anticipate that this will include one hour on a Monday morning, with the possibility of up to four hours in total over the course of the week, depending on the requirements of the role.

Main Duties Include

Time management - to lead and coordinate on the organising and planning of a staff member’s weekly diary including checking accuracy of electronic diaries, coordinating and supporting tutorial bookings, ensuring required tasks and deadlines are recorded in a to-do list, confirming arrangements for meetings, and assisting with sending calendar invites.

Administration – Coordinating and supporting the member of staff to manage and plan administrative tasks, completing relevant forms and university processes. Liaising with colleagues across the university as required and assisting with completing action points from meetings. Supporting the member of staff with navigating University systems and process to ensure compliance with appropriate internal procedures and policies, e.g. processing of travel expenses.

The Team

The post is within the School of Humanities English Literature subject area, supporting an Academic member of staff and working alongside another Disability Administrative Support.

Required Skills And Experience

The post holder will be proficient in IT and will have excellent administrative, interpersonal and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and forward planning. The ability to work closely with an individual is paramount to enable a consistent, high quality standard of support and advice in a confidential setting.

Additional Information

If you would like more details about the role or an informal chat, please contact Kate Chapman, Operations Manager (School of Humanities)

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our Benefits Package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

  • Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
  • Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
  • Pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan after six months service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
  • On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
  • Relocation expenses package for certain roles
  • Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)


Further Information About Life At YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

Closing Date -
Friday 30 August 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date -
Thursday 19 September 2024

Further details:
Job Description Further Information Candidate application form guidance

Email details to a friend

Apply Online


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