We are seeking an experienced and passionate Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant to support a project that aims to drive meaningful change in accessibility and inclusivity at Haydock Library in St. Helens.
Job Description
Employer: Emily Peasgood Studio Limited
Fee: Competitive, based on experience. This is a freelance role and you will be responsible for your own taxes.
Location: Haydock Library, St. Helens (Hybrid working available, Flexible hours).
Contract Type: Project-based: Please quote for your fees in this role.
Duration: 22 days over 10 months.
Reporting to: Dr Emily Peasgood
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant to support a project that aims to drive meaningful change in accessibility and inclusivity at Haydock Library in St. Helens. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an environment that is accessible to all, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our project. You will support the core team in the redesign of Haydock Library, St. Helens. This project is co-produced through an engagement programme with children, young people, adults and families who have lived experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The design includes the library space, a combined meeting room and sensory space, and a disabled toilet.
Emily Peasgood Studio is a Disability Confident Committed Employer who advocates for and enacts inclusion in hiring policy for all available roles. Our hiring process is inclusive and accessible; reasonable adjustments and access statements are part of our culture. This role is open to people with disabilities.
Job Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of UK accessibility legislation, regulations, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of inclusive design principles across both physical and digital spaces.
- Experience in conducting accessibility audits and developing actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
- Experience in delivering training, workshops, and policy development.
- Familiarity with assistive technologies and digital accessibility tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- You will need a DBS with Enhanced Barred List for this role. We can arrange this if you do not have one in place.
Job Responsibilities
- To ensure the redesign is supportive of SEND needs.
- To recommend any initial training the core team will require. As part of this project, the core team will attend EDI: The Essentials [ACAS], Certificate in SEND Code of Practice [CPDC] and the Project Lead will attend Making Reasonable Adjustments.
- Take part in the delivery of our co-production engagement programme at Haydock Library, St. Helens, in May and June 2025.
- Conduct accessibility and inclusion audits across physical and any digital environments, identifying areas for improvement and removing barriers to engagement.
- Provide guidance on inclusive design to ensure facilities, services, and communication materials are fully accessible.
- Collaborate with lead artist, architect and project manager to implement best practices in accessibility and inclusion.
- Ensure compliance with UK equality laws and accessibility standards (e.g., Equality Act 2010, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – WCAG).
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, a cover letter and a quote for this role, detailing your experience and suitability for the role to: emilypeasgoodstudio@gmail.com Video applications welcome.
DEADLINE: 18th April 2025