Jobs at Business Disability Forum

Are you motivated and solutions-driven? Do you want to play a part in changing the lives of disabled people?

We are Business Disability Forum – the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are a small, friendly, innovative-thinking, not-for-profit organisation that exists to remove barriers and improve the life experiences of disabled people by working with business, Government, and disabled people. To do this, we need the right people in our workforce.

Why work here?

You’ll be part of an organisation that exists to change people’s lives. “Rewarding work”, “stimulating”, and “feeling appreciated” are just some of the things our staff tell us they love about working at Business Disability Forum. We believe we offer great staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Service (including access to counselling and other wellbeing services), private health insurance, life insurance and permanent health insurance, plus a 5 per cent workplace pension contribution.

An inclusive workplace

Disability and inclusion are central to why we exist. It’s who we are. We believe every individual should be given the opportunity to thrive and be their best without barriers in their way, and we want this for our own staff as well. While we rely less on ‘counting’ diversity profiles and we instead want to ensure everyone can work and develop in the ways that are best for them, over 60 per cent of our staff have told us they have a disability or long-term condition.

Current vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the following roles.

• Innovation Fund & Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Media Relations & Communications Officer

Innovation Fund & Project Manager

The Innovation Fund & Project Manager will join our team to run our innovation fund and to manage projects designed and created by BDF staff members to improve the lives of disabled people in society more widely.

The Innovation Fund & Project Manager will also work across teams to help design and manage the creation of various new products and services. In addition, they will work closely with the CEO to scope out and deliver a specific project to increase the number of disabled people who are Non-Executive Directors and advisers to boards.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 February 2025

For a full job description and person specification please download a copy here

Project Manager

The Projects Manager will be part of a busy and dedicated Content Team who produce content for Business Disability Forum’s Knowledge Hub. The Projects Manager will coordinate cross-team projects, working with both internal and external stakeholders to create high quality outputs both on time and within budget. They will enable the conceptualisation, design and creation of new products and services that will enable organisations to hire and retain talented disabled employees and better serve disabled consumers.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 February 2025

For a full job description and person specification please download a copy here

Media Relations and Communications Officer (full-time, permanent, but open to 0.8FTE)

Business Disability Forum’s Communications and Marketing team is working hard to promote the benefits of disability inclusion to businesses, employers and public policy makers through our research, resources, thought leadership and events.

£33,500 per annum plus benefits

If you want to help improve the life experiences of disabled people, have proven media relations experience, can write for a variety of audiences and have an understanding of the UK public policy landscape, come and join our busy, friendly team as Media Relations and Communications Officer. 

We are looking for someone who already loves working in media relations, but who can also support broader communications activity. If you have a can-do attitude, the tenacity to pursue media coverage, and great attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time permanent role but 0.8FTE will be considered (Monday and Friday required). The role is based in our Communications and Marketing Team (6 people) and will report to our Media Relations Lead.

We offer opportunities for flexible working, including variable start and finish times, hybrid or remote working. Most staff work an average of two days a week in our office in central London (EC4).

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 9 February 2025.

For a full job description and person specification please download a copy here.

How to apply for roles

Applications for any role should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role.

Applications can be posted to Barnaby Powell, HR Manager, Business Disability Forum, 5th Floor, Dowgate Hill House, 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SU or emailed to barnabyp@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk

Accessibility

We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please email Barnaby Powell (HR Manager) or call 020-7403-3020.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about applying for a role with us, email Barnaby Powell (HR and Facilities Manager) or call 020-7403-3020. If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can contact us using SignVideo.

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