Charity registered in Scotland SC031619
We ensure the voices of disabled people are heard in the decision making and policy which affect us.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £53,635
- Initially remote working, office based in Edinburgh, future working arrangements to be determined
- Closing 9th April 2021
We are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead us in our work for positive change, so that we disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens. You will lead a dedicated team influencing decision-makers, supporting disabled people to be decision-makers themselves, and developing capacity, awareness and engagement. Inclusion Scotland is a Disabled People’s Organisation, governed by a board which is made up of a majority of disabled people. This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual who has experience of operating at senior level and whose professional achievements and track record identify them as a leader who will be credible in the disabled people’s movement.
Top job! Head of Operations
- Full time
- £39,822
- Edinburgh/ home working (subject to Covid-19 related restrictions, but with flexible options thereafter)
- Closing 6th July 2021
Following a vacancy arising and a restructuring exercise, this is a senior-level post that will head up our Operations Department as part of our Senior Management Team.
This role leads the Department responsible for:
- Finances – management and accounts, and budget generation
- Fundraising and other income generating activities (including trading subsidiary)
- Premises and facilities
- Staff Support (HR)
- Communications and Membership Development – including supporting other departments in communicating their work, and expanding our membership base through supporting the creation, growth and sustainability of Disabled Peoples’ Organisations across Scotland.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, take shared responsibility for the leadership and management of Inclusion Scotland.
Civic Participation Officer
- Full time
- £30,066
- Edinburgh/ home working with travel (subject to COVID-19 related restrictions)
- Closing 12th November 2021
We are recruiting for a Civic Participation Officer who will be a key member of the Leadership and Civic Participation team, responsible for delivering two Scottish Government-funded projects to increase the participation of disabled people in public life.
The Civic Participation Officer works to reduce the barriers that disabled people face to becoming involved in politics at all levels. You will achieve this by delivering the Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland, and the associated Access to Politics project. Some cross-over is likely with other areas of Inclusion Scotland’s activities and it’s aims, especially during years where the Access to Elected Office Fund has a quieter period and related projects are prioritised. You will provide input to the ongoing development of the policy and practice of your projects and ensure that we meet the outcomes and impacts and help secure the future of these vital projects.
The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG disclosure check.
Policy and Parliamentary Officer
- Part time
- £30,066 pro-rata
- Edinburgh/ home working with travel (subject to COVID-19 related restrictions)
- Closing 19th January 2022
We are recruiting for a Policy and Parliamentary Officer to deliver Inclusion Scotland’s strategic aims by identifying and influencing legislators and decision and policy makers. This means influencing them to understand and promote action towards disabled people’s priorities for change, accelerating progress towards this, and promoting co-production and co-design with disabled people themselves.
You will help grow Inclusion Scotland’s reputation and relationships with parliamentarians including growing their understanding of our work and recognition of the value of disabled people’s lived experience evidence and why this is essential. It also means growing our organisational awareness of parliament and supporting teams to use the opportunities there to deliver project outcomes.
You will respond to consultations, giving evidence and promoting our key messages via policy processes and communication opportunities.
Employment Worker
- Full time
- £26,353
- Edinburgh Office / home working, subject to current Scottish Government Advice.
- Closing 17th January 2022
We are recruiting for an Employment Worker. The post holder will be a member of Inclusion Scotland’s Operations department, working closely with the Internship Programme team.
The post-holder will also provide support to the wider organisation through contributing to facilities administration relating to our premises. As well as being a member of the cross-cutting support group that shares administrations, finance and minute-taking responsibilities et cetera across the organisation.
The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG disclosure check.