Are you motivated and solutions-driven? Do you want to be part of changing the lives of disabled people?
We are Business Disability Forum. We are a small, friendly, and innovative-thinking, not-for-profit organisation that exists to increase the life chances of disabled people by working with business, Government, and disabled people. To do this effectively, 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 people 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 for the following roles:
- Head of Practice
- Media & Communications Officer
- Membership Research Placement
Head of Practice
£63,000 per annum plus benefits
The Head of Practice leads on best practice and practice development across Business Disability Forum. This includes leading and overseeing the work of the Advice Service to support our members and Partners and acting as the primary referral point for complex queries, collating and sharing best practice from within our membership and the impact of BDF best practice advice. They will also lead the delivery of the BDF internal upskilling programme to ensure that all Member and Partner facing teams are at the forefront of best practice in delivering high quality advice and support.
They will also work closely with the Content Team to ensure that BDF’s resources reflect the latest best practice and with the Policy Team to ensure BDF’s advice and resources reflect the latest policy and research thinking and to maintain our position as thought leaders.
For the full job description please see here 2024-03-20 Head of Practice JD.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 12 May 2024.
Media & Communications Officer (Part-time, 4 days)
£33,500 pro rata per annum plus benefits
Business Disability Forum’s Communications and Marketing team is working hard to attract more businesses to join us as Members, to increase uptake of our events, products and services, and to help us to become more well-known for our policy work, research and campaigns.
If you want to play a part in creating a more disability inclusive society, have experience working in a media relations role, and a good eye for a story, come and join our busy, friendly team as Media 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 new part-time role 4 days a week (Monday and Friday required), is based in our Communications and Marketing Team (6 people) and will work closely with our Media Consultant.
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 Tower Bridge, London, SE1.
For the full job description please see here 2024-03-28 JD Media and Communications Officer
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 28 April 2024.
Membership Research Placement
The Membership Research Intern/Placement will support the Member Development Manager (MDM) by carrying out database research, collating information and entering information onto our CRM to produce reports to support our upcoming Membership recruitment campaigns.
This role will be for 12 months, ideal for a students year-long placement, starting this summer.
This is an open recruitment at the minute.
The full job brief is here 2024-01-17 Membership Research Intern JD
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 should be addressed to: Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please email Barnaby at barnabyp@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk
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 get in touch with Barnaby Powell (HR and Facilities Manager) by emailing barnabyp@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
Get in touch
If you have questions or would like any application-related information in a different way, please get in touch with our HR & Office Manager, Barnaby Powell
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