Faculty of Science

Neurodiversity Employment Opportunities (NEO) Programme

 About NEO

The NEO programme, currently being piloted in the Faculty of Science, supports creating a more neurodiverse workforce by removing barriers for neurodivergent individuals to access entry level roles and develop their skills.

 The programme includes two strands:

  • NEO Now is for individuals looking for entry level positions.
  • NEO Next is a partnership programme with local special education needs schools, providing work placements for their sixth form students.

Key placement information:  

  • Work placements are for up to 10 months.
  • All roles are part time (up to 16 hours a week).
  • Roles are within the technical services (TS) or administration, professional and managerial (APM) job families.
  • All roles are paid in line with the university salary bands at spine point 10. 
  • Roles are limited and start at set timepoints throughout the year.

  • It is important that candidates have functional English, mathematics, and digital skills to fully access and benefit from the programme. 

If you think this programme may be a good fit for you or someone you know, please complete the expression of interest form. 

If you are a local organisation and interested in finding out more or referring individuals please get in touch.

 

 Expression of Interest Form

*Due to high levels of interest in the programme we are now operating a waiting list. Any expressions of interest will be contacted once placement opportunities become available. 

For more information contact NEO@nottingham.ac.uk

 

 

 

 

 

Support for current University of Nottingham Staff

Supporting Neurodivergent Staff 

Staff supporting individuals working as part of the NEO programme can find more information and resources through the Line Manager and Mentor SharePoint. 

Staff looking for guidance to support neurodivergent team members can find more infomation on the University EDI in Practice SharePoint. 

Accessing Support 

Neurodivergent staff can seek support through a number of channels. For peer support, staff can join the Neurodivergent Staff Network.

For guidance and support accessing reasonable adjustments you can find more information on the University EDI in Practice SharePoint. 

NEO Line Manager and Team SharePoint (internal access only) 

EDI in Practice SharePoint (internal access only)

 

 

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