Assistive Technologist / IT Disability Support Advisor

Assistive Technologist / IT Disability Support Advisor Department: Digital, Data & Technology Group Salary: Starting from £31,236, rising to £37,694 Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date: Sunday 15 February 2026 Interview Date: Monday 23 February 2026 Reference: KD13382 About the role Are you passionate about technology and accessibility? The University of Bath is looking for an Assistive Technologist / IT Disability Support Advisor / DSA Assessor to join our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team. You will help staff and students access technology effectively, ensuring inclusive and accessible digital experiences across the University.In this role, you will provide friendly, expert support to people with a wide range of needs, including visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments, and neurodivergence. You will assess individual requirements, recommend assistive technologies, deliver training, and support the University in embedding inclusive digital practices.Key responsibilities:- Provide advice, assessments, and training in assistive technologies- Recommend, configure, and maintain IT equipment, software, and accessibility solutions- Deliver one-to-one support, group workshops, and awareness sessions- Maintain specialist AT hardware and equipment loans, including exam setups- Collaborate across the University to promote digital accessibility and inclusive design- Investigate and resolve AT-related issues, contributing to continuous service improvement- Maintain accurate records and support reporting to improve the AT serviceYou will be part of a small, highly specialised team, working independently and collaboratively to deliver a service that makes a real difference to staff and students.About you You are an empathetic, confident communicator with experience supporting people with disabilities and a strong understanding of accessibility barriers. You take a patient, practical, solution-focused approach to technology challenges.You bring:- Expertise in assistive technology, including Dragon, ClaroRead, Read&Write, Genio, MindGenius, EssayWriter, Audio Notetaker, and JAWS- Strong general IT knowledge and troubleshooting skills- Experience managing priorities in a busy, customer-focused environment- Knowledge of DSA, Access to Work, DSE, accessibility legislation, and ergonomic solutions- Interest in emerging technologies, including AI tools, with working knowledge of Copilot, is desirableYou are motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently or as part of a small specialist team, committed to creating accessible, inclusive digital experiences that empower staff and students.Further information This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week), permanent basis.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sherilyn Elmes, Principal Service Manager (Standard Support) or Felipe Vergara, IT & AV Support Engineer (Team Lead), however, please ensure that you submit your application through the University website.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 equality 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 underrepresented 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, and an 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:- Free counselling services through Health Assured- Cycle to work scheme- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme- Staff discount at Team Bath gym- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees- Staff discount on language courses- Generous employer contributory pension schemes- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath- Local discounts and more- 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 expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video on our website to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn.Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.