ALS Systems & Technology Team Leader

Acting as the College’s source of expertise on assistive technologies within College, the postholder leads the college’s Assistive Technology Service, Adaptation of Materials Service and the physical and virtual front-of-house services for Disability Services. In addition, they manage the Supported Study Areas across all campuses.

They coordinate the recording of costs relating to disability funding to ensure audit compliance, accurate invoicing and future funding. They also supervise the processing of sensitive data to ensure appropriate entitlement to adjustments is recorded and communicated to College staff.

Responsibilities include:

·      Continually monitors, develops and streamlines the admin function within the department.

·      Leads and develops the College assistive technology provision, ensuring legal compliance.

·      Promotes and develops the use of assistive technology as a means of enabling learner independence and maximising funding.

·      Leads overall on the college Assistive Technology Loans Service and Materials Service,

·      Leads the delivery of a student-focused Helpdesk service internally and externally, to students, staff and stakeholders.

·      Manages and monitors the use of the supported study areas across all campuses.

·      Gathers and responds appropriately to student feedback.

·      Interprets funding guidance and regulations.

·      Ensures all funding deadlines are met.

·      Oversees purchases and invoices working with the Head of Disability Services.

·      Maintains accurate records that support the college in all its quality assurance/audit processes and funding claims in line with institutional responsibilities and departmental expectations.

·      Provides funding updates to the Head of Disability Services, Head of MIS, Chief Information Officer and other College managers.

·      Monitors the use of AT resources and ensures value for money by keeping abreast of new hardware and software and pilots new technologies/advises on new purchases.

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• Educated to degree standard and/or currently holding a relevant professional equivalent qualification in a Disability-related field
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Excellent knowledge of different operating systems (including Apple Mac and Linux), MS Office and specialist assistive technology applications, database provisioning and reporting.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data and trends.
• Experience in delivering training to a wide range of audiences and abilities.
• Sound understanding of the range of problems encountered by disabled users and of current technologies available.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and encouraging applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.