Assessment Accessibility Advisor - 7618

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 525,000 - 703,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Press & Assessment in Makati City, Metro Manila, is seeking an Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats to guide accessibility across PDFs and digital exam materials. The role focuses on WCAG, PDF/UA compliance, and assistive technology compatibility to ensure fair assessment experiences.

Hybrid working arrangement (office 2 days a week) and a permanent, full-time position. The salary range is PHP 47,000 to PHP 63,000 per month, with a pay philosophy aligned to

Qualifications

• Must have degree-level education or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Good understanding of WCAG and PDF/UA requirements for assessment content.
• Knowledge of PDF remediation techniques including document structure, reading order, alt text, and accessibility quality.
• Experience with screen readers/assistive tech and how they interact with PDF/digital formats.
• Familiarity with accessibility guidance in SEN/D education and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on the accessibility of assessment PDFs and digital formats.
• Oversee accessibility QA for PDFs used by candidates and develop processes for accessible materials.
• Contribute accessibility expertise to digital exam workstreams and cross-business projects.
• Create and deliver guidance, processes, and training on assessment accessibility.
• Collaborate across print, PDF, and digital formats to ensure accessibility while preserving fairness.

Skills

Accessibility knowledge

PDF remediation

Screen readers

SEN/D awareness

Education/assessment experience

Education

Degree-level education or relevant experience

Tools

PDF remediation tools

WCAG guidelines

Job description

Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats

Work setup: Hybrid (working in the office 2 days a week)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, overlaps with UK operating hours

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: Php 47,000 to 63,000

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for an Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats to join our Specialist Assessment Advice team, providing expert guidance to improve the accessibility of assessment content while supporting fair and valid assessment experiences.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well‑being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward‑thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

Benefits and opportunities

• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid annual leaves (vacation, well‑being, flexible, holiday, and volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well‑being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work‑life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as the Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats?

• Provide expert advice on the accessibility of assessment PDFs used by candidates on screen, including document structure, tagging, reading order, alt text and compatibility with screen readers, text‑to‑speech tools and other assistive technology.
• Undertake and oversee accessibility quality assurance for PDFs used by candidates on screen and develop and improve processes for producing high‑quality accessible PDF assessment materials.
• Contribute accessibility expertise to digital exam workstreams, syllabus redevelopment, specimen materials and cross‑business projects, helping teams identify and address accessibility requirements at an early stage.
• Create, review and deliver guidance, process documents and training on assessment accessibility, helping to embed accessibility best practice across digital formats.
• Work collaboratively across print, modified, PDF and digital exam formats to support accessibility while preserving comparability, fairness, validity and assessment demand.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

Essential

• A degree‑level education or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Good understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and PDF/UA requirements in relation to assessment content, together with awareness of international digital accessibility requirements and legislation.
• Detailed practical knowledge of PDF remediation techniques including document structure, reading order, alt text, table markup and accessibility quality
• Knowledge and experience of using screen readers/text‑to‑speech tools, together with an understanding of how assistive technologies may interact with assessment content across formats (PDF and digital platforms).
• Familiarity with current guidance and best practice in accessible assessment content design and supporting learners with Special Educational Needs/Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/D)
• Experience of working in education or assessment, particularly in supporting learners with SEND who use assistive technology.

Desirable

• Understanding of assessment principles, including fairness, validity and the need to preserve assessment demand when recommending accessibility changes.
• Professional qualification or certification in SEND, digital accessibility or assessment.
• Knowledge of current regulations and best practice related to access arrangements and modified papers.
• Awareness of emerging digital accessibility trends and how print, modified papers, PDFs used on screen and digital exam content relate to one another.

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. As part of the selection process, you will complete an English test to assess your ability in the English language, plus a practical task prior to interview which will be sent via email so, check your inbox/spam for this.

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