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Contract: Part-time – 3 days per week (22.5 hours)
Salary: £40,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: Flexible / Remote with regular travel to Nottingham
Reporting to: CEO
Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026 at 12:00pm
Interviews: From w/c 8th June 2026 in Nottingham
About the Role
The Dyslexia Association (TDA) is seeking a Senior Manager: Lead for Workplace Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across our growing workplace offer.
This is a senior role within the organisation, contributing as a member of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for shaping, overseeing and developing high-quality, responsive workplace services that support neurodivergent adults and promote neuroinclusive working environments.
Our workplace services include:
- Workplace Needs Assessments
- Assistive Technology recommendations and training
- Coping Strategies training
- Awareness and training delivery for employers
You will lead and support a team of associate assessors and trainers, build strong working relationships with employers, and play a key role in developing innovative, high-impact services that meet emerging need.
About You
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and values-led leader who is confident working both strategically and operationally.
You will ideally:
- Be a Level 7 SpLD qualified assessor with experience of working with adults and/or young people
- Have experience working at a senior or leadership level
- Be confident leading, supporting and quality-assuring the work of associate assessors and trainers
- Enjoy working collaboratively with employers and external stakeholders
- Be motivated to develop neuroinclusive workplaces through responsive, evidence-informed services and recommendations
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Oversight and coordination of all workplace services
- Line management and leadership of associate assessors and trainers
- Quality assurance of assessments, reports, training and service delivery
- Developing and evolving services in response to demand and best practice
- Maintaining strong knowledge of workplace strategies and assistive technology
- Contributing to strategic planning, data analysis and organisational priorities
- Representing workplace services internally and externally
- Upholding the policies, safeguarding and health & safety standards of The Dyslexia Association
- Share the ethics and integrity to uphold the objectives of the charity
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Level 7 SpLD qualification, or currently working towards
- Experience working with adults and/or young people in the workplace or in education settings
- Experience of working in a senior or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of workplace coping strategies
- Experience delivering training or tuition
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
Desirable:
- Level 4 Workplace Assessors Qualification
- Knowledge and experience of Assistive Technology
- Certified AT qualifications (e.g. Dragon, Read&Write)
- Understanding of neuroinclusive workplace design and service development
Please note:
If you have strong assessment experience but limited workplace-specific experience, a Level 4 Workplace Needs Assessment qualification will be offered to the successful candidate. You will have transferrable skills, so don’t be put off applying!
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation improving outcomes for neurodivergent young people and adults
- Influence the strategic direction of a growing service area
- Work flexibly and collaboratively
- Play a key role in shaping inclusive workplace practice nationally
How to Apply
Please submit an Expression of Interest, outlining how you meet the person specification, with your CV to Kay Carter, kay@thedyslexia.co.uk by:
🕛 Friday 29th May 2026 at 12:00pm
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kay Carter directly using the email above, or call 0115 9246880.