Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist

Here; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexible, hybrid, remote working

Pay progression at 6 months and 2 year

Company pension

Excellent training and career develop.

Strong colleague networks

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Scope is seeking an Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist to embed accessibility and inclusion across our content, services and environments. This is an internal-only, fixed-term role (28 hours/week) based in London or Leeds, with hybrid/remote working options, and a contract running until July 2027.

You will lead accessibility expertise, train teams and help remove barriers for disabled people.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing content, documents and services for accessibility.
• Experience designing and delivering engaging training and workshops.
• Proficient with accessibility tools and formats (Word, PowerPoint, web pages).
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion and removing barriers for disabled people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain accessibility in plain English.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams to drive change.

Responsibilities

• Be the main expert on accessibility in the organisation.
• Support teams to create content and services that work for everyone.
• Work strategically and help to build an inclusive workplace and create accountability for accessibility across Scope.

Skills

Accessibility expertise

Training design

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Disability inclusion

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Web editors

Job description

Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist - INTERNAL ONLY Job description Internal only This role is open to internal candidates only. Only existing employees or volunteers of Scope may be considered at this time. The Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist role is about making accessibility and disability inclusion part of everything we do at Scope. Supporting teams to design accessible content, services and environments. Facilitating engaging training and building strong relationships to influence positive change. The role will support in creating clear accountability so that removing barriers for disabled people becomes everyone's responsibility. Fixed term until July 2027, part time (28 hours a week) Location: Based at Scope's London office (Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW) or based at Scope's Leeds office at 3, Brewery Wharf, Dock St, Leeds LS10 1JF and also working from home. Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Monday 12 October 2026., The Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist ensures that accessibility and disability inclusion are embedded into everything Scope does. You will

• Be the main expert on accessibility in the organisation.
• Support teams to create content and services that work for everyone.
• Work strategically and help to build an inclusive workplace and create accountability for accessibility across Scope. Your approach will be rooted in the social model of disability. The focus will be on removing barriers and enabling participation for all., We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme),

Important to know

• You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.
• If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about on the Scope website.

We are looking for someone with knowledge of accessibility standards and best practice. You'll be someone who:

• Has experience reviewing content, documents and services to make sure they are accessible. You will also have experience designing and delivering engaging training and workshops.
• Be confident using accessibility tools and creating accessible content in formats such as Word, PowerPoint and web pages.
• Have a strong commitment to equity, inclusion and removing barriers for disabled people. Your approach will be based on the social model of disability
• Have strong communication skills and be able to explain accessibility in plain English.
• Be confident in building trusted relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will be able to influence, support and challenge colleagues at all levels. You will also have experience working across teams to help drive change.
• Have strong facilitation skills. You will be able to spot accessibility issues, analyse information and suggest practical solutions

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our mission of creating an equal future with disabled people.

• 27 days holiday and bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more