Senior Accessibility Manager

Arden University; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Senior Accessibility Manager, where you will lead initiatives to enhance accessibility across digital and physical environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with the European Accessibility Act and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students and staff. You will have the chance to conduct accessibility testing, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and provide expert guidance on best practices. With a commitment to innovation and lifelong learning, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the higher education sector while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work culture.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

PMI or Healthcare Cashback

Free Arden course for employees

‘Golden Ticket’ for free education

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital and built environment accessibility.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility testing and audits to improve standards.
• Collaborate with disabled students to shape accessibility strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Project Management

Inclusivity Advocacy

Training Delivery

Education

Experience in Higher Education

Tools

Accessibility Testing Tools

Audit Tools

Job description

Senior Accessibility Manager £60,000 - £65,000pa plus Excellent Benefits
Remote-based work within the UK with very occasional travel to one of our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London or Manchester) or our Coventry Head Office. Full-Time Permanent

About Arden University

Arden University is an award-winning institution with a bold vision to disrupt the higher education sector. We are passionate about innovation, digital education, and ensuring lifelong learning is accessible to everyone, everywhere. As we expand into new disciplines, forge global partnerships, and open new locations, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Accessibility Manager to lead and embed accessibility across Arden University’s digital and physical environments. This pivotal role will ensure compliance with the European Accessibility Act, drive forward inclusive initiatives, and create meaningful change for our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct accessibility testing, site visits, and audits to assess and improve accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with disabled students and staff to inform and shape accessibility strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver a cohesive, institution-wide approach to accessibility.
• Provide expert advice, training, and guidance on accessibility for both digital and built environments.
• Play a leading role in fostering an inclusive learning and working environment for everyone at Arden University.

About You

We’re looking for a passionate accessibility advocate who is eager to drive positive change. You will need:

• Proven experience in digital and built environment accessibility.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A people-focused approach and dedication to promoting inclusivity.
• A background in delivering training and creating accessibility guidance.
• The ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector (desirable but not essential).

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new role, drive accessibility improvements, and make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about creating inclusive spaces and transforming the higher education sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits.

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 2 February 2025

Interviews: week commencing 10 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.