Students with Disabilities and Neurodivergent Student Champions
Unpaid
£0
SU based
Flexible
There are 2 voluntary roles available. We are seeking two individuals who identify with having a disability (hidden or physical) or identify with being neurodivergent to enhance our representation through the following:
1. Grow and engage a community of students, ensuring participation across the disabled and neurodivergent communities;
2. Help the SU organise and host events, that engage, celebrate and speak to students within these communities.
3. Help the SU to improve equal opportunities and accessibility for students with disabilities and neurodivergent students here at the University;
4. Gather feedback and discuss interests of students within these communities, sharing key issues with the Student Affairs Committee;
Description
The Student Activities department is at the heart of student life at Brunel – home to our sports clubs and societies.
We’re looking for a people-focused manager who can build strong relationships, inspire volunteers, and create a culture where every student feels welcome to get involved.
The postholder will motivate their team to deliver exceptional customer service and support students to lead, participate, and get involved in what will be one of the highlights of their Brunel experience.
The role also involves working with key external partners (including National Governing Bodies, BUCS, Wealdstone FC and Maidenhead Futsal), ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and collaborating with University partners to make the department the best it can be.
Job Vacancy
Para Sport Festival Internship
Disability Sport Wales are looking for an ambitious, dynamic and resourceful intern to join our team, to support the effective organisation and delivery of an inclusive event programme.
Responsible to:
Para Sport Event Management Senior Officer
Location:
Flexible (Cardiff or home-based with some travel throughout Wales as required). Head Office is hotsed within the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens in the heart of Cardiff.
Salary:
£12.71 per hour.
Hours:
21 hours per week.
Contract:
30 weeks fixed term.
Travel:
Some travel within Wales is essential to this role (where required).
Closing Date:
Monday 2nd February 2026 (midday)
Interview Details:
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 10th February 2026, time will be confirmed with each short-listed candidate, The interview will be face-to-face or virtual (held via Zoom)
Application Pack
Please read:
- Job Advert
Please complete and return:
- Application Form
- Equality Monitoring Form
- Offer an Interview Scheme(if applicable)
Applications should be submitted to office@disabilitysportwales.com
Background:
The Federation of Disability Sport Wales (or Disability Sport Wales (DSW)) are the lead organisation in Wales for disability sport and sport for disabled people. We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. We share the vision for sport in Wales (an active nation where everyone can have lifelong enjoyment of sport) and our mission is to:
influence, include, inspire, insport
We do this through the provision of specific programmes (insport programmes, insport Series Events, Performance Development Camps) and services (Education and Training for those involved with physical activity (including sport)) which is intended to support a pathway of choice from initial engagement to performance sport at the highest level.
We are a small team of highly committed, passionate individuals whose shared purpose is to advocate for an inclusive approach within the sector.
DSW Value Statements
You will always be able to expect DSW (as an organisation and individuals within the team) to:
- Champion Everyone- We believe in meaningful opportunity, broad diversity and great achievement. People drive all that we do.
- Proudly Welsh- We embody and celebrate what it is to be Welsh.
- Value Growth- We are committed to development and inclusive change and will always support that.
- Highlight Possibility- We connect opportunities and prioritise partnerships, so people get what they need.
The Opportunity:
A 30-week paid internship for an ambitious, dynamic and resourceful individual to support a range of partners to deliver insport Series events, including the Para Sport Festival in 2026 and support the delivery of Performance development programme.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the planning and delivery of the event, including the logistics, communication, and wider community impact.
You will be a diligent and organised planner, as well as a hands-on event support, who will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role - ensuring that high quality experiences are delivered effectively through an eye for detail, an inclusive approach, and striving for a positive event experience for all.
Relationship management will also be crucial in this role, therefore, you should be confident in liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, with the ability to negotiate to find solutions.
This is an opportunity to join an ambitions, creative and resourceful, incredibly committed team whose shared purpose is to advocate for an inclusive approach within the sector. For the successful candidate this opportunity will provide a platform to build their knowledge and experience.