Lead Generation Officer

BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in disability inclusion seeks a Lead Generation Officer to support member development through research and direct engagement. This role involves identifying leads, maintaining a pipeline of prospective members, and using various platforms to communicate. Candidates should have relevant sales experience, CRM familiarity, and strong market research skills. Join a team dedicated to improving life experiences for disabled individuals and contributing to a more inclusive society.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining a pipeline of prospective members.
• Background in market research and acquiring relevant data.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Support the Member Development Manager with lead generation.
• Conduct research to find potential leads and maintain data.
• Engage potential members through phone, email, and LinkedIn.

Skills

Sales experience

Market research

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Telemarketing

Solution identification

Job description

Lead Generation Officer

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 and Partners employing over 5 million people in the UK, and a further 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 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 Generation Officer will support the Member Development Manager (MDM) by carrying out Lead generation opportunities via research - acquire relevant data and uploading it into our CRM. The role will also involve direct approaches to potential members via phone, email and social media platforms such as LinkedIn.

The requirement

• Experience of developing and maintaining a pipeline of prospective members or equivalent sales experience
• Experience of market research
• Experience of working with a CRM preferably Salesforce
• Experience of telemarketing
• Ability to identify solutions and rebuff objections

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

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 to [e-mail]

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 18 January 2026.
• First interviews are planned for the week commencing 26 January 2026.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 2 February 2026.

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 [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 criteria will be offered an interview.