Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist

Description

Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist

Fixed term until July 2027 (Maternity Cover), part time (28 hours a week)

GBP31,782.25 a year (GBP39,727.82 a year full time equivalent)

London Office/Leeds/Remote Worker

Job description

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

The Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist role is about making accessibility and disability inclusion part of everything we do at Scope. Supporting teams to design accessible content, services and environments. Facilitating engaging training and building strong relationships to influence positive change. The role will support in creating clear accountability so that removing barriers for disabled people becomes everyone's responsibility.

Fixed term until July 2027 (Maternity Cover), part time (28 hours a week)

Location: Based at Scope's London office (Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW) or based at Scope's Leeds office (3, Brewery Wharf, Dock St, Leeds, LS10 1JF) and also working from home.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Sunday 8 November 2026.

The role

The Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist ensures that accessibility and disability inclusion are embedded into everything Scope does.

You will:

Be the main expert on accessibility in the organisation. Support teams to create content and services that work for everyone. Work strategically and help to build an inclusive workplace and create accountability for accessibility across Scope. Your approach will be rooted in the social model of disability. The focus will be on removing barriers and enabling participation for all.

For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description on our website.

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

We are looking for someone with knowledge of accessibility standards and best practice.

You are someone who:

Has experience reviewing content, documents and services to make sure they are accessible. You will also have experience designing and delivering engaging training and workshops.

Be confident using accessibility tools and creating accessible content in formats such as Word, PowerPoint and web pages.

Have a strong commitment to equity, inclusion and removing barriers for disabled people. Your approach will be based on the social model of disability

Have strong communication skills and be able to explain accessibility in plain English.

Be confident in building trusted relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will be able to influence, support and challenge colleagues at all levels. You will also have experience working across teams to help drive change.

Have strong facilitation skills. You will be able to spot accessibility issues, analyse information and suggest practical solutions

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our mission of creating equal futures with disabled people.

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme

We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.

To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email via our website.

You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.

Important to know:

You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description. If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria. You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Benefits

27 days holiday and bank holidays Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Company pension Excellent training and career development Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more How to apply

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.

Application closing date - 08/11/2026

Ad ID: 5419212071