Accessibility & Inclusion Officer

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of an Accessibility & Inclusion Officer to join their team based in Antrim.

This is an urgent requirement offering an immediate start date.

What's in it for you?

• £23.37 per hour
• Flexi time
• Excellent working environment

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies to meet equality and disability legislation and promote accessibility and inclusion.
• Lead the organisation's Equality Scheme, Equality Action Plan, and Disability Action Plan, including monitoring and reporting.
• Liaise with equality bodies and representative organisations.
• Deliver training and guidance on equality, diversity, and accessibility.
• Oversee Equality Impact Assessments and Disability Impact Assessments.
• Manage the Dual Language Signage Policy.
• Benchmark progress with other councils and participate in equality networks.
• Identify and support funding opportunities for accessibility and inclusion.
• Conduct accessibility audits and monitor action plans.
• Provide guidance on accessible facilities, services, and communications.
• Engage with service users for feedback on Council services.
• Maintain awareness of best practice and legislative changes.
• Manage equality and diversity budgets.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant third level qualification or at least 3 years' broad relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' work in an inclusion and accessibility role, with understanding of legislation and statutory duties.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, elected members, managers, and colleagues.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Ability to deliver training.
• Capable of designing practical solutions to policy challenges.
• Understanding of current local government policy and legislation in Northern Ireland in relation to Section 75.
• Full current driving licence or access to suitable transport if a disability prevents driving.
• Competent in using Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working across a variety of services.
• Experience dealing with elected representatives, shareholders, board members, and the general public.
• Experience of dual language.

For further information on this job, or any other Business Support job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today.

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