Disability Inclusion Manager

Full Time/Part Time - Fixed Term 2 years (Min 0.6 FTE)

Polaris House, Swindon/Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot/Daresbury (Hybrid Working)

Are you committed to creating inclusive workplaces where disabled colleagues, neurodivergent people, and those with long-term health conditions can thrive?

We’re looking for a collaborative and inclusive Disability Inclusion Manager to help UKRI become a Disability Confident Leader and embed disability inclusion across our workforce.

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across HR, Estates, IT, Communications, and our staff networks to ensure that disabled staff, neurodivergent colleagues, and those with long-term health conditions are supported, valued, and empowered.

You’ll lead UKRI’s progression to Disability Confident Level 3, coordinate the Disability Smart self-assessment, and develop practical tools, training, and resources to build inclusive capability across the organisation. You’ll also play a key role in strengthening our evidence base, improving accessibility, and ensuring that lived experience informs our policies and practices.

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of disability, neurodiversity, and long-term health conditions, and how these relate to equality and inclusion.
• Experience driving positive change for disability inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build trust with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Skill in developing practical resources and delivering training to support inclusive workplaces.
• Confidence using data and lived experience to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

We welcome applications from people who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, or have long-term health conditions, and we value lived experience as a source of insight and leadership. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss adjustments to the role or working arrangements.

Following application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include a 10 minute presentation.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or would like to discuss accessibility, please contact recruitment@ukri.org. 

To view the full job description please click apply and visit our careers page.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI – UKRI

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role (via the ‘Apply’ button above). Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.

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