Inclusive Design Consultant

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Motionspot Limited Full time

We are on the lookout for amazing inclusive design professionals to join our team

About Motionspot:

Motionspot is an award-winning inclusive design specialist for the built environment, providing market leading inclusive design consultancy for commercial customers across the workplace, hospitality, retail, retirement and housing sectors across the UK and around the world. The Motionspot design ethos raises the bar beyond the minimum standards of building regulations and combines style with functionality to create uplifting inclusive spaces that are welcoming, easy to navigate and accessible for all. As well as being experienced accessibility and inclusive design professionals, the Motionspot design team has a broad range of backgrounds in architecture, interior design and occupational health, providing specialist advice on how to design out the barriers that cause undue effort and separation for people with protected characteristics such as age, disability, gender, neurodiversity, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, pregnancy and more. We are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3), and we've recently been named as one of the top 50 inspiring workplaces in the UK and Ireland.

Our culture:

Diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We accept people for who they are, value different views and approaches and we care and show empathy for one another. We put great emphasis on professional and personal development and our social activities ensure that we have some fun together along the way. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and support positive mental and physical health for everyone working for us.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for inclusive design professionals to join our team of talented and experienced inclusive design consultants on a flexible or permanent basis.

You will have a background in accessible and inclusive design in the built environment yourself and are keen to help us deliver inclusive design projects for our clients, in the UK and globally, and in a variety of sectors. Our work aims to transform spaces and lives through beautifully designed, inclusive environments that deliver independence for anyone with a disability or in need of extra support.

If this sounds of interest to you and you have just some of the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply

What you'll be doing:

  • Detaile d inclusive design audits of buildings and the public realm
  • Appraisals of project plans and CAD drawings presenting proposed improvements
  • Inclusive design and access reports, statements and management plans, presentations and publications
  • End of RIBA work stage reports, representing Motionspot's inclusive design principles
  • Research into rel evant accessibility building regulations, inclusive design standards and leading best practice design guidance
  • User-group engagement and workshops to support Motionspot's evidence-based approach
  • Presentations and meetings with clients, professionals and suppliers
  • Training and thought leadership content, and helping to generate new business opportunities for the company

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

  • A passion for inclusive design of the built environment, and an interest in wider inclusion topics, covering all protected characteristics under the Equality Act, 2010
  • Degree/qualification in the built environment, accessible design, or another relevant field (architecture, interior design or similar)
  • NRAC Consultant status or working towards NRAC accreditation and/or IAAP qualification
  • Working knowledge of relevant national and/or international legislation, codes, building regulations as well as best practice guidance and demonstrable experience in working with and interpreting them
  • Existing knowledge of RIBA stages and/or application of the RIBA Inclusive Design Overlay
  • Passion for innovation and futureproofing developments coupled with an ability to share this effectively with others and push boundaries
  • Business acumen, spotting opportunities and bringing a commercial approach to projects
  • Experience of working with existing data, carrying out research and producing evidence and summarise findings, inform and develop solutions with the ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports, including but not limited to access audits and design appraisals
  • Excellent communication and accurate writing skills with attention to detail and an eye for beautiful graphics and design
  • Strong organisational, time and project management skills
  • Ability to multitask and undertake work across several projects at the same time;
  • Existing Microsoft office and Adobe Creative Suite skills
  • Prior industry and best practice knowledge and a desire to accelerate trends and push for change
  • Understanding of AutoCAD and the ability to create designs of advantage

Permanent applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What you can ex pect from us:

  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday in addition to the recognised bank and public holidays
  • Other employee benefits include a membership to Health Assured to support wellbeing, access to our company Cycle Scheme, free eye care vouchers and participation in company organised volunteer days
  • A rewarding team environment with career and development opportunities
  • We offer flexible and hybrid working and our inclusive and accessible design studio features a (subsidised) cafe, secure bike storage and shower room facilities
  • Opportunity to make an impact in an entrepreneurial and fast-growing business where hard work and success is rewarded

Motionspot supports all team members with their continuous learning and we offer ample opportunity for training and development to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the work we do.

We are huge believers in the value of having lived experience present during the design and review process and we achieve that by engaging user groups as well as employing a team that brings their own lived experiences to the table.

Motionspot is a Disability Confident Leader and equal opportunities employer and welcomes and actively encourages all applications regardless of background, faith, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, disability, race, or neurodiversity.

Information for applicants:

To apply for this role, please use the 'Apply for this job' button. This will open an application form, where you can respond to a few questions and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a format of your choice.

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