Digital Accessibility Project Assistant

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for the Digital Accessibility Project Assistant role. You will contribute to instrument development, literature review, data collection and analysis, and the design of video vignettes within the DCAD project.

The position is casual/atypical student-based, 6 hours per week for 8 months (Nov 2026–Jun 2027) with a rate of £17.16 per hour, offering hybrid working with some in-person engagement.

Qualifications

• Awareness of research methods.
• Experience developing video resources.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and in a team.
• Trustworthiness and discretion, with ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis
• Conduct research interviews
• Development of video resources

Skills

Research methods awareness

Video resources development

Communication skills

Flexible / team work

Confidentiality and discretion

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

Job Description - Digital Accessibility Project Assistant (26001176)

Job Description

Digital Accessibility Project Assistant

Job Number:

26001176

Durham Centre for Academic Development

Casual/Atypical (Student) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : Approx 6 hours

Closing Date

09-Oct-2026, 10:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.

We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here .

This post is for an assistant to the “Enhancing digital accessibility through students lived experience” project. The project assistant will contribute to instrument development, literature review, data collection (including conducting interviews), data analysis, and the design and development of the proposed video vignettes and project reporting. They will also act as a student partner within the project, contributing to co-presentation opportunities and scholarly outputs arising from the work.

Background

Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) has received funding from the university’s EDI fund to undertake a project to investigate disabled students’ experiences of engaging with digital learning resources (e.g. text documents, presentations, videos, audio etc.) hosted within Blackboard and beyond, that support students’ learning during their studies.

Outcomes from this project will be used to inform the development of digital accessibility resources that will provide guidance to staff on best practice in providing inclusive and accessible digital materials for all students. In addition, students will be asked to contribute to the project by providing anonymous vignettes exploring their lived experience and how digital resources can improve, or hinder, their progress.

Hours:

• The role is 6 hours / week, for 8 months (2/11/2026 – 30/06/2027).
• Rate of pay : £17.16 per hour
• Hybrid working / some in-person engagement expected

Key Responsibilities:

• Data analysis
• Conduct research interviews
• Development of video resources

Only current students may apply for this role.

Requirements: Personal Specification

• Awareness of research methods
• Knowledge a nd/or experience of developing video resources.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) .
• The ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team .
• A high level of trustworthiness and discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality .

Only current students may apply for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.