Lead Disability Business Partner

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Disability Business Partner to enhance disability inclusion within businesses. This role involves fostering relationships with members, managing consultancy services, and ensuring effective support for disabled employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business support, consultancy, and knowledge of disability legislation. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the workplace for disabled individuals, while also benefiting business practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive change and promote inclusivity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing business support and coaching to professionals.
• Knowledge of disability legislation and its application in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with BDF membership to enhance their disability agenda.
• Oversee workflow for Senior Business Partners, ensuring quality in consultancy work.

Skills

Business Support/Coaching

Consultancy on Disability Issues

Sales/Customer Service Management

Business Development

Knowledge of Disability Legislation

Job description

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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 over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 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 and disabled employees.
• 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 life experiences of disabled people, and also 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. The Lead Disability Business Partner has direct responsibility for their assigned Partners and indirect responsibility for the Partners managed by their direct reports plus overall responsibility for work allocation of the Senior Business Partner Team.

The Lead Disability Business Partner will be responsible for managing the workflow for the Senor Business Partners (SBP’s) allocating and quality assuring consultancy and Partner work as required.

The Requirement

• Experience of providing business support/coaching to experienced professionals (A, I & T).
• Experience of providing consultancy, training and advice on disability related issues (A, I & T).
• Experience of line managing a sales/customer service team, a consultancy team would be an advantage (A & I)
• Experience of consultancy service business development (A, I & T).
• Knowledge of disability legislation and application in the workplace (A, I & T)
  
  

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the link on this page.

How To Apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Dowgate Hill House, 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SU. If you are submitting your application by email please do so [e-mail]:

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 25 May 2025
• First interviews are planned for the week commencing 2 June 2025.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 9 June 2025.
  
  

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at [e-mail] or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to www.businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

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