Senior Disability Business Partner

BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Business Partner - Disability

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 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, 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 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. Senior Business Disability Partners have direct responsibility for their assigned Partners.

Essential criteria

• Experience of providing consultancy, training or guidance to business professionals.
• Experience working within HR, Diversity and Inclusion or Disability inclusion specific teams.
• Demonstrable experience providing strategic direction or guiding line managers or senior leaders on HR, DEI or Disability Inclusion in any of the following:
• Best practice, policy guidance, people management or people change initiatives.
• Has performed their role within a medium or large corporate business either private or public sector.
• Experience of creating content for and delivering presentations.
• Experienced in the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative data and creating detailed reports on findings including recommendations.
• Demonstrable problem solving and solution-based approach.
• Able to build and maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Project management methods.

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, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: 4 May 2025. First interviews are planned for the week commencing 12 May 2025. Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 19 May 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.

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.