Accessibility Lead

7 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Sense Employees Full time

**About the Role**

Sense is recruiting for an Accessibility Lead to join our fantastic People Team in Selly Oak, Birmingham on a hybrid basis working 30 hours per week, part-time. Sense are continuing to develop and improve an inclusive and accessible culture where employees of all abilities feel welcomed, included and empowered to reach their full potential. We are looking for a talented, experienced, and passionate individual who can support our accessible objectives alongside the Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing.

This role will lead on delivering our inclusion and accessibility objectives by ensuring our internal systems, policies and work culture supports colleagues with disabilities. You will be hands-on and have a collaborative approach, working with different stakeholders to foster positive relationships across the organisation.

**The main duties and responsibilities include**
- Lead on raising awareness of disability needs and inclusive practices, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to promote a culture of accessibility throughout the organisation.
- Develop and deliver training programs for employees and managers on disability awareness, inclusive practices and accessibility best practice.
- Develop and launch accessibility strategy and action plan to address improvements, working with relevant teams e.g. IT, Property, Internal Communications and People Team.
- Advise on policies and develop guidance and access reports that promote an accessible and equitable workplace.
- Manage accessibility audits of working premises and processes to implement improvements and best practice guidance.
- Collaborate with the People Partners and HR Advisors to provide seamless, effective support for adjustments and guidance.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Services with the onboarding process for new hires with disabilities, ensuring a smooth transition at Sense.
- Keep updated on UK disability and accessibility legislation, ensuring Sense UK aligns with or exceeds requirements.

**Skills required**
- In-depth understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, UK Equality Act).
- Familiarity with specific assistive technologies used by people with sensory impairments.
- Experience of leading and implementing disability, inclusion and accessibility initiatives.
- Passion for inclusion and a strong understanding of disability rights.

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