Contract: Part-time – 3 days per week (22.5 hours)
Location: Flexible / Remote with regular travel to Nottingham
Reporting to: CEO
About the Role
The Dyslexia Association (TDA) is seeking a Senior Manager: Lead for Workplace Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across our growing workplace offer.
This is a senior role within the organisation, contributing as a member of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for shaping, overseeing and developing high-quality, responsive workplace services that support neurodivergent adults and promote neuroinclusive working environments.
Our workplace services include:
* Workplace Needs Assessments
* Assistive Technology recommendations and training
* Coping Strategies training
* Awareness and training delivery for employers
You will lead and support a team of associate assessors and trainers, build strong working relationships with employers, and play a key role in developing innovative, high-impact services that meet emerging need.
About You
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and values-led leader who is confident working both strategically and operationally.
You will ideally:
* Be a Level 7 SpLD qualified assessor with experience of working with adults and/or young people
* Have experience working at a senior or leadership level
* Be confident leading, supporting and quality‑assuring the work of associate assessors and trainers
* Enjoy working collaboratively with employers and external stakeholders
* Be motivated to develop neuroinclusive workplaces through responsive, evidence‑informed services and recommendations
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Oversight and coordination of all workplace services
* Line management and leadership of associate assessors and trainers
* Quality assurance of assessments, reports, training and service delivery
* Developing and evolving services in response to demand and best practice
* Maintaining strong knowledge of workplace strategies and assistive technology
* Contributing to strategic planning, data analysis and organisational priorities
* Representing workplace services internally and externally
* Upholding the policies, safeguarding and health & safety standards of The Dyslexia Association
* Share the ethics and integrity to uphold the objectives of the charity
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Level 7 SpLD qualification, or currently working towards
* Experience working with adults and/or young people in the workplace or in education settings
* Experience of working in a senior or leadership role
* Strong knowledge of workplace coping strategies
* Experience delivering training or tuition
* Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
* Level 4 Workplace Assessors Qualification
* Knowledge and experience of Assistive Technology
* Understanding of neuroinclusive workplace design and service development
Please note
If you have strong assessment experience but limited workplace‑specific experience, a Level 4 Workplace Needs Assessment qualification will be offered to the successful candidate. You will have transferrable skills, so dont be put off applying!
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a mission-driven organisation improving outcomes for neurodivergent young people and adults
* Influence the strategic direction of a growing service area
* Work flexibly and collaboratively
* Play a key role in shaping inclusive workplace practice nationally
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