3. BSL Employment 

Principle: We will continue to build capacity through employment opportunities for BSL users at the University and beyond. 


Actions:   

The University will: 

  1. Establish a permanent BSL Officer post - develop a new role descriptor and robust business case for a replacement BSL Officer post. 

  1. Increase the BSL staff workforce across the University, including establishing apprenticeships for young deaf and deafblind BSL users. 

  1. Ensure all recruitment and onboarding procedures are available in BSL and encourage and support job applications from deaf and deafblind BSL users. 

  1. Facilitate the full participation of BSL users employed at the University and continue to improve their overall work experience. 

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