Workplace Adjustments Lead£56,745 gross per annumUKRI Band F Full Time/Part Time Fixed Term 2 years (Min 0.8 FTE) Polaris House, Swindon/Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot/Daresbury (Hybrid Working)
Closing date: 2nd November 2025
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. Were 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.
Youll 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. Youre 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. Youre 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.
Were committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or would like to discuss accessibility, please contact .
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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. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.
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