Workplace Adjustments Lead

Full Time/Part Time – Fixed Term 2 years (Min 0.8 FTE)

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

Are you passionate about inclusion, accessibility, and creating equitable workplaces? Do you want to lead a service that makes a meaningful difference to how people experience work?

UKRI is launching a new Workplace Adjustments Hub, initially as a pilot, to support colleagues who need adjustments to thrive. We’re looking for a thoughtful, proactive, and collaborative leader to design, implement, and manage this person-centred service, working closely with employees, line managers, and functional teams across UKRI.

We value lived experience of disability, neurodivergence, or other adjustment-related needs, and welcome candidates who bring personal insight to this work.

You’ll bring:

You bring a blend of empathy, organisation, and strategic thinking to this important role. You have experience in service design, delivery, or case management, particularly in areas related to workplace adjustments, accessibility, or inclusion. You’re comfortable handling sensitive and complex cases with discretion and care, and can communicate clearly and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.

You have a strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and the social model of disability, and know how to apply these frameworks to real-world workplace scenarios. You’re confident working across teams and systems, building trust and collaboration with colleagues in HR, IT, Estates, and other functional areas. You also have experience managing budgets and funding mechanisms, including Access to Work, to ensure colleagues receive timely and effective support.

Following application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include a 10-15 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.

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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

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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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