Inclusion and Accessibility Lead

Salary:
£36,700 - £47,650 (UK) | EUR 41,900 - 54,500 (Italy) | EUR 34,100 - 46,850 (Spain)
Location:
Bologna, Cambridge, Madrid
Country:
Italy, Spain, UK
Business Unit:
International Education
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
23 January 2026
Meet the recruiter

Ashley De Los Reyes

[email protected]

Salary: £36,700 - £47,650 (UK) | EUR 41,900 - 54,500 (Italy) | EUR 34,100 - 46,850 (Spain)

Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid) | Italy, Home-Based within Italy | Madrid, Spain

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Join a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of global education reform. As our Inclusion & Accessibility Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in embedding equality, diversity, inclusion, belonging (EDIB), and accessibility across our international education strategy, culture, and products. This is a unique opportunity to shape inclusive learning experiences for schools and learners worldwide, while influencing organisational change in a complex, global setting.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

The Inclusion & Accessibility Lead supports the Head of Inclusion & Accessibility and the International Education product group in general in shaping, developing, and stimulating activities that promote and enable EDIB and accessibility. This role works with the Head of Inclusion & Accessibility and International Education (its Board and all colleagues) to set our ambition for both our people and our products, and to focus on the things that will have the most (preferably measurable) impact.

Together with the Head of Inclusion & Accessibility, the Lead will make an evident difference and provide support to our colleagues and stakeholders, of all backgrounds, life experiences and differences, and help us to appreciate what we have in common, respect different perspectives, and enable vital conversations.

You'll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to:

Drive measurable impact through strategic EDIB initiatives.
Develop global inclusion frameworks and accessibility compliance programmes.
Champion inclusive product development and cultural responsiveness.
Lead internal communications and showcase EDIB progress.
Represent Cambridge in high-level discussions and external engagements.

This role offers the chance to make a visible difference—supporting colleagues of all backgrounds, mentoring others, and helping build a more equitable future in education. If you're passionate about inclusion, culturally competent, and ready to lead change across borders, we'd love to hear from you.

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.

About You

We're seeking a passionate and strategic changemaker who thrives in complex, multicultural environments and is deeply committed to advancing inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in education.

Key Qualities:

Empathy and cultural sensitivity – able to listen deeply, understand diverse perspectives, and foster psychological safety.
Integrity and discretion – trusted to handle confidential and sensitive issues with care.
Curiosity and openness – motivated to learn from others, challenge assumptions, and embrace new ideas.

Essential Skills:

Strong knowledge of EDIB principles, accessibility legislation (e.g. European Accessibility Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Equality Act 2010), and Universal Design.
Experience in embedding inclusion into strategy, product development, and organisational culture.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
Data literacy, including impact measurement and reporting (Power BI experience is a plus).
Ability to navigate global cultural contexts and legal frameworks.

Motivations:

A genuine drive to make education more inclusive and equitable for all learners.
A desire to lead change and build frameworks that have lasting, measurable impact.
A commitment to collaboration and mentoring, supporting others in their EDIB journey.

For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.

Please note that this role is advertised across multiple locations (e.g., UK, Italy, Spain, South Africa, India, and the Philippines), but we are hiring for one position only.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 23 January 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 26 January and 2 February 2026. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent.

If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:

First and final stage virtual interview via MS Teams.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.