Accessibility Lead LBHF619971

Location:

Hammersmith and Fulham (W6) – West London, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Finance, Banking & Insurance Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Information Technology

Advertiser:

Shared Services Partnership

Job ID:

131628678

Posted On:

25 February 2025

Job Details:

Salary range: £50,340 – £52,401 per annum
Work location: 3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR 
Hours per week: 36.00 
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12 March 2025
Interview date: 26 March 2025
Contact details for Informal discussion: Umit Jani, Technology Adoption Manager on # or on # the role

At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Finance and Corporate Services department, we aim to be efficient in everything that we do. We believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green, with high quality services they can rely on.

Do you have what it takes to help spearhead Digital Accessibility within the Hammersmith and Fulham?

We have an exciting opportunity to lead on digital accessibility and inclusion at the Council. Reporting to the Technology adoption manager, the Accessibility lead will increase our understanding of the digital accessibility and inclusion issues that our users face, and the challenges that H&F have in responding to these user needs internally and externally. Ensure the council meets its obligations according to the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. They will lead on projects to address these issues. You understand the challenges faced by users, you are their advocate in discussions with H&F services that employ digital and are passionate about accessibility and inclusion. Using your experience and knowledge in digital accessibility and inclusion to help embed inclusive Design Principles in the design and delivery of council digital services and solutions and, importantly, function as Digital services’ Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) in relevant forums such as our Technical Design Authority. You will also ensure that H&F will successfully meet its legal obligations and contribute to the development of the H&F approach to enable vulnerable and potentially excluded users to access our digital services. Together, you will help us deliver the council’s priorities through the innovative provision of digital and information services. 

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please refer to the
Role Profile
for more information. 

Role Specific Qualifications:

An accredited standard project management qualification, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or similar. 

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community – it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please Apply at resourcing-peopleandtalentlbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
 
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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