Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats

Work setup: Hybrid (working in the office 2 days a week)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, overlaps with UK operating hours

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: Php 47,000 to 63,000

We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable with this salary range to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for an Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats to join our Specialist Assessment Advice team, providing expert guidance to improve the accessibility of assessment content while supporting fair and valid assessment experiences.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organisation offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid annual leaves (vacation, well-being, flexible, holiday, and volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as the Assessment Accessibility Advisor: Digital Formats?

Reporting to the Assessment Accessibility Lead, your accountabilities will include:

• Provide expert advice on the accessibility of assessment PDFs used by candidates on screen, including document structure, tagging, reading order, alt text and compatibility with screen readers, text-to-speech tools and other assistive technology.
• Undertake and oversee accessibility quality assurance for PDFs used by candidates on screen and develop and improve processes for producing high-quality accessible PDF assessment materials.
• Contribute accessibility expertise to digital exam workstreams, syllabus redevelopment, specimen materials and cross-business projects, helping teams identify and address accessibility requirements at an early stage.
• Create, review and deliver guidance, process documents and training on assessment accessibility, helping to embed accessibility best practice across digital formats.
• Work collaboratively across print, modified, PDF and digital exam formats to support accessibility while preserving comparability, fairness, validity and assessment demand.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role. 

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

You will be a strong fit for this role if you have the following:

Essential:

• A degree-level education or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Good understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and PDF/UA requirements in relation to assessment content, together with awareness of international digital accessibility requirements and legislation.
• Detailed practical knowledge of PDF remediation techniques including document structure, reading order, alt text, table markup and accessibility quality
• Knowledge and experience of using screen readers/text-to-speech tools, together with an understanding of how assistive technologies may interact with assessment content across formats (PDF and digital platforms).
• Familiarity with current guidance and best practice in accessible assessment content design and supporting learners with Special Educational Needs/Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/D)
• Experience of working in education or assessment, particularly in supporting learners with SEND who use assistive technology.

Desirable:

• Understanding of assessment principles, including fairness, validity and the need to preserve assessment demand when recommending accessibility changes.
• Professional qualification or certification in SEND, digital accessibility or assessment.
• Knowledge of current regulations and best practice related to access arrangements and modified papers.
• Awareness of emerging digital accessibility trends and how print, modified papers, PDFs used on screen and digital exam content relate to one another.

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. As part of the selection process, you will complete an English test to assess your ability in the English language, plus a practical task prior to interview which will be sent via email so, check your inbox/spam for this.

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Submitting a short cover letter along with your CV can help highlight your passion and strengths for this role, giving your application added visibility and be prioritized in the selection process.

Please ensure to upload correct and updated details and documents as these cannot be changed once submitted. Learn more about our hiring process by going through our Candidate Application Guide. 

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