Accessibility Project manager

GMCA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCA is seeking an Accessibility Project Manager to lead the development of an organisation-wide approach to accessibility. This is a unique 2-year fixed term contract to embed accessibility into culture, policies, processes and services, ensuring inclusion is considered from the outset.

You will work across teams and with senior stakeholders to create a practical accessibility framework, drive organisational change and champion inclusive design, equality and accessibility outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience delivering organisational change.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an organisation-wide accessibility framework.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and influence organisational change.
• Collaborate across teams and with senior stakeholders to embed accessibility in policies, services and processes.
• Champion inclusive design and ensure decision-making centers users' needs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Accessibility

Equality & inclusion

Job description

Accessibility Project Manager

Salary: £50,908 - £55,224 (Subject to Job Evaluation)

Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Your role:

Lead change. Break barriers. Build accessibility into everything we do.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Accessibility Project Manager to lead the development of an organisation-wide approach to accessibility. This is a unique opportunity to shape how accessibility is embedded into our culture, policies, processes and services, ensuring inclusion is considered from the outset rather than as an afterthought.

Working across teams and with senior stakeholders, you'll develop a practical accessibility framework, identify opportunities for improvement, influence organisational change, and help create an environment where everyone can access and benefit from our services.

We're seeking someone with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, experience of delivering organisational change, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility.

This role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy, driving improvements that will benefit colleagues, partners and communities for years to come.

If you're motivated by purpose, collaboration and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About you:

You are passionate about creating inclusive environments where everyone can participate, contribute and thrive. You understand that accessibility is more than compliance; it is about removing barriers, improving experiences and ensuring services are designed with people in mind.

You are a collaborative and influential professional who builds strong relationships and works effectively across teams, organisations and communities. You are confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, listening to diverse perspectives and using these insights to drive meaningful change.

You are proactive, adaptable and comfortable navigating complexity. You can turn ideas into action, challenge existing ways of working constructively, and inspire others to embrace new approaches. You demonstrate integrity, empathy and a commitment to continuous improvement, always keeping the needs of users at the centre of decision-making.

Most importantly, you are motivated by making a positive difference and share our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. You will be an advocate for inclusive design, champion best practice and help create a culture where accessibility is embedded in everything we do.

Please note, this role is currently subject to job evaluation approval.

About us:

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the city‑region’s ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

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Right to work:

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Hybrid working:

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre office, allocated GM Local Authority office(s), or on site in the community, with remote working, typically from home (within a reasonable commutable distance from Greater Manchester); the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.