Lead Policy Adviser

Job details

**Job reference**

REQ003760

**Date posted**

30/08/2024

**Application closing date**

15/09/2024

**Location**

London Office/Remote Worker

**Salary**

£35,995 a year

**Package**

27 days holiday per year (full time equivalent) plus Bank Holidays, Excellent training and career development, Flexible, remote and hybrid working options, Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more

**Contractual hours**

35

**Job category/type**

Full time

Lead Policy Adviser (Employment)

**Job description**

Scope is a disability equality charity in the United Kingdom. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

**Join us in making a real difference**

With the recent UK election ushering in a period of political change, now is a crucial time for helping us ensure our vision for an Equal Future for disabled people in the UK.

Scope is at the forefront of shaping the new government’s agenda in disability employment, and with a series of commitments to big ambitions in this area, we have a unique opportunity to influence policy.
- Join us and help ensure the next decade is defined by real progress so all disabled people who want to can move into, stay in, and progress in work.**Permanent, 35 hours per week**

**Location**: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexiblity to work from home some or most of the time.

**The role**

**Link to job description**

If you want to help us end the Disability Employment Gap, Lead Policy Adviser (Employment) is the role for you. You’ll help us turn the evidence we have into robust policy recommendations.

We’re looking for someone who will:

- Use their detailed knowledge of policy influencing to come up with creative and effective ways to ensure that the next Government prioritises these issues.
- Throughout it all, ensure disabled people’s experiences are included and their voices amplified.
- Pass a basic DBS check.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description above.

**About you**

We are looking for someone experienced in securing policy change.

You will:

- Have good understanding of how Whitehall and Westminster work, and you’ll know how to create change.
- Know how government policy is made, influenced and the role research plays in the process.
- Ideally have experience of working in a large organisation, and you will understand the need for a collaborative approach that works for different audiences.
- Be passionate about disability equality and understand the challenges disabled people face.
- Have experience of working with people from marginalised backgrounds would be another advantage.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.

**Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair**

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

**Equality, diversity and inclusion**

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about **our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion** on the Scope website.

**Scope benefits**

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

**Link to full benefits package**

**How to apply**
- If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.-
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