Senior Home-based AI Accessibility Innovation Lead

Mencap; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap seeks a Senior Accessibility Innovation Manager to lead a groundbreaking three-year technology partnership aimed at making information more accessible for people with a learning disability. The role is a full-time, home-based position with monthly travel to our London office.

You will work with senior leaders, partner organisations, and a global technology partner to shape strategy, drive adoption of AI-powered accessibility tools, design pilot programmes, measure impact, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex partnerships and innovation programmes.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and external partners.
• Strong programme and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences.
• Experience using data to measure success and inform decisions.
• Genuine passion for accessibility and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a high-profile three-year accessibility innovation programme.
• Build and maintain relationships with organisations across sectors.
• Champion AI-powered accessibility tools to senior stakeholders.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops, demonstrations, and pilots.
• Monitor progress, measure impact, and use data-driven insights to improve delivery.
• Support organisations through implementation, adoption, and sustainability.
• Lead and develop a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Partnerships leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Accessibility knowledge

Job description

Mencap seeks a Senior Accessibility Innovation Manager to lead a groundbreaking three-year technology partnership aimed at making information more accessible for people with a learning disability. The role is a full-time, home-based position with monthly travel to our London office.

You will work with senior leaders, partner organisations, and a global technology partner to shape strategy, drive adoption of AI-powered accessibility tools, design pilot programmes, measure impact, and ensure