Reference number: JR243849
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office in Islington, London, UK
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: K3 (Lower half)
Salary: £29,555 - £32,398 per annum
We are looking for a Reasonable Adjustments Implementation Coordinator to join our team.
This is an exciting and varied role which offers the chance of joining the team responsible for delivering the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010, supporting the implementation of all Reasonable Adjustment (RA) plans for SQE candidates.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Facilities Assistance/Coordinator, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
What you’ll bring to the role
You will be passionate about removing barriers and ensuring that all candidates have the same opportunity to sit the SQE. We are looking for someone with:
* Strong organisational skills: the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple adjustment requests while meeting strict deadlines

* Strong administrative skills: experienced in maintaining accurate records, managing data, and ensuring all documentation is up to date and compliant

* Strong communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and build relationships

* Ability to work to a high level of accuracy - attention to detail is essential

* Problem-solving mindset: capable of identifying potential barriers to implementing adjustments and proposing practical solutions

* Confidence in working with technology: familiar with assistive technologies and accessibility tools

* Knowledge of equality and accessibility standards: aware of relevant legislation, such as the Equality Act 2010, and committed to promoting inclusivity

*Note: this role is a hybrid position with approximately 40% of your time based in our office and 60% of your time at your home. You will also be required to travel and spend time away from home during our assessments, which are approximately 4 times per year.
What we do

Kaplan is a provider of world-leading professional assessments. In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which we then launched in 2021. This exam is now the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales and will ultimately be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.
Our Values
We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
• Act with integrity
• Empower and support
• Create opportunity
• Grow knowledge
• Drive results together
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 1st January 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a first stage online interview and a skills based assessment, if you are successful, you will be invited back for a second stage face to face interview.