Lead Disability Business Partner

BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Disability Business Partner to enhance disability inclusion within its membership. This role focuses on building strong relationships, managing a team of Senior Business Partners, and ensuring high-quality consultancy services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business support, consultancy on disability issues, and knowledge of relevant legislation. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving the lives of disabled individuals and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of disability inclusion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with BDF membership to further their disability agenda.
• Manage workflow for Senior Business Partners and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Business support and coaching

Consultancy on disability-related issues

Sales/customer service management

Consultancy service development

Knowledge of disability legislation

Job description

Lead Disability Business Partner

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

The Lead Disability Business Partner will engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership, helping to further their disability agenda using our knowledge, member services, and paid-for products where appropriate. The role involves direct responsibility for their assigned Partners, indirect responsibility for Partners managed by their direct reports, and overall responsibility for work allocation within the Senior Business Partner Team.

Responsibilities include managing workflow for Senior Business Partners (SBPs), allocating tasks, and quality assuring consultancy and partner work as required.

The requirements

• Experience providing business support/coaching to experienced professionals (A, I & T).
• Experience offering consultancy, training, and advice on disability-related issues (A, I & T).
• Experience managing a sales/customer service team; experience managing a consultancy team is advantageous (A & I).
• Experience in consultancy service business development (A, I & T).
• Knowledge of disability legislation and its application in the workplace (A, I & T).

For the full job description, person specification, and application instructions, please visit our website via the link on this page.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (up to 400 words) explaining why you are suitable for the role. For adjustments to the application process, contact Barnaby Powell. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, at the address provided or emailed to [e-mail].

• Closing date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
• First interviews: week commencing 2 June 2025
• Second interviews: week commencing 9 June 2025

Accessibility and equal opportunities

We are committed to accessibility and equal opportunity employment. If you need alternative formats or wish to discuss accessibility, contact Barnaby Powell by email or telephone at 020-7403-3020. For more information, visit www.businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

We are dedicated to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice, ensuring our workforce reflects wider society. Disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria will be offered an interview.