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Accessible Information Officer

  • Full time
  • £25,696
  • Edinburgh (homeworking initially and with a hybrid homeworking/office working in future)
  • Closing 24th April 2022


  • Advertised from 30th March 2022
  • 35 hours per week

Role

Disability Information Scotland has been working since 1999 supporting disabled people, their families, carers and those who work with them to have access to impartial, reliable and accurate information.

We are delighted to have been successful in securing funding for an Accessible Information Officer whose role will be to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of making information accessible. Drawing on the fantastic resources produced by the Scottish Accessible Information Forum, the post holder will provide tools, materials and training to public agencies, third sector organisations and others to help them meet the information needs of a diverse range of service users and carers.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in research and training.

Application notes

Further details and an application form are available to download below.

If you have any difficulty please contact the team at Disability Information Scotland, email recruitment@disabilityscot.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Sunday 24th April 2022. Your completed application should be emailed to recruitment@disabilityscot.org.uk

We anticipate interviews will be carried out on Thursday 12th or Friday 13th May.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

Disability Information Scotland is committed to enhancing the employment opportunities of disabled people and to removing barriers to employment when possible. All disabled candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for appointment to this post. Please indicate any disability or condition of which you would wish us to be aware.


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