Disability Business Partner

BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organization in disability inclusion seeks a Disability Business Partner (Account Manager) to enhance relationships with members and drive their disability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales background and effective communication skills, with a commitment to accessibility and diversity.

Qualifications

• Track record of meeting financial targets.
• Experience advising professionals.
• Knowledge of private sector operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with BDF members and support their disability agenda.
• Ensure effective use of member services by assigned members.
• Introduce paid-for services when beneficial.

Skills

Data collection

Sales processes

Active listening

Job description

Disability Business Partner (Account Manager)

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with business, government, and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers by removing barriers to inclusion.

We work with over 600 members employing around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 16 million people worldwide. We advise, support, and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart. We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers, disabled employees, and consumers. We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people. We help effect changes in business practices, products, services, and policies that positively impact the lives of disabled people and benefit business.

The role

To engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership, helping to further their disability agenda over time using our knowledge, member services, and paid-for products where appropriate. Disability Business Partners have direct responsibility for their assigned members and are expected to ensure each member uses the most appropriate member services available and takes opportunities to introduce our paid-for services when beneficial.

As an organization, BDF operates a hybrid working model, though fully remote working is also an option.

The requirements

• Track record of successfully providing paid-for solutions meeting agreed financial targets.
• Experience supporting and advising experienced professionals.
• Experience working in or with the private sector.
• Able to maintain accurate data collection records and recognize their importance.
• Ability to prioritize a full contact list and workload.
• Knowledge of sales processes, including active listening.

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How to apply

Applicants should submit a CV and a supporting statement of up to 400 words explaining why they are suitable for the role. If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact Barnaby Powell. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Dowgate Hill House, 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SU. Email applications should be sent to [e-mail].

• Closing date: Sunday, 3 August 2025.
• First interviews: week commencing 11 August 2025.
• Second interviews: week commencing 18 August, TBC.

Business Disability Forum is committed to accessibility. For discussions regarding accessibility or alternative formats, contact Barnaby Powell via email or phone at 020-7403-3020.

For more information, visit www.businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice, promoting diversity across race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, age, disability, or pregnancy. When recruiting, disabled candidates meeting all essential criteria will be offered an interview.