Disability and Accessibility Officer

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Disability and Accessibility OfficerThe RSC is the world’s leading chemistry community, an internationally renowned publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK. We connect the world of science to advance chemical knowledge for a better future.Position: Disability and Accessibility OfficerLocation : Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (approximately 12 months)Salary: £30,375 - £33,750 per annum plus benefitsBenefits: Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office) and more.Closing Date: 10th January 2021About the role:We have an exciting opportunity for a Disability and Accessibility Officer to join the Inclusion and Diversity team on a full-time temporary basis for approximately twelve months, initially working from home and then from our Cambridge office, in line with Covid-19 guidance.The Royal Society of Chemistry is committed to promoting diversity in the chemical sciences. We recognise the importance of valuing all members of our community and we believe that for the chemical sciences to prosper, they must attract, develop and retain a diverse community of talented people.The Inclusion and Diversity team drives initiatives and sets policies that support the development of a more diverse and inclusive chemistry community. Partnerships with key organisations across STEMM subjects and collaboration with academia and industry are central to delivering our work.The Disability and Accessibility Officer will support the development and implementation of our disability and accessibility programme of activities.The Disability and Accessibility Officer will be involved in wider inclusion and diversity team initiatives and activities and support the teams work. They will also work closely with The Chemists’ Community Fund, the working name of the RSC Benevolent Fund, which provides financial support for the relief and prevention of poverty, as well as advice and sign-posting to support members through challenging life events; a network of volunteers provides additional local support for members in need.We are looking for:- Knowledge and experience of disability and accessibility issues is essential- Knowledge of STEMM community- Articulate communicator with experience in a customer-focussed environment is essential- Excellent project management skills- Confident and sensitive stakeholder engagement- Effective team player- An empathetic approach to volunteering and diversity, willing to undertake knowledge gathering tasks to support member enquiries- An awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues- Able to confidently handle communication with a sensitive nature, demonstrating empathy, tact, diplomacy and the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds- Degree level education is desirableRoyal Society of Chemistry offers excellent benefits in an organisation full of committed, friendly people working to develop and inspire a diverse and inclusive, global chemistry community.If you are interested this opportunity, please apply before the end of our closing date.You may have experience of the following: Disability and Accessibility Officer, Disability Officer, Accessibility Officer, Programme Officer, Strategic Development, Change Programme Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Programme Manager, Project Management, Project Support Officer, etc.Ref: 96053