Innovation Fund & Projects Manager 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. Our values: Purposeful – we are focused on removing barriers to disability inclusion Evidence-based – we are informed and driven by unique insights from our membership Respectfu l – we are supportive and approachable Pragmatic – we find practical solutions that business and Government can implement Responsive – we are constantly evolving to meet our Members’ and Partners’ needs The requirement The Innovation Fund & Project Manager will join our team to run our innovation fund and to manage projects designed and created by BDF staff members to improve the lives of disabled people in society more widely. The Innovation Fund & Project Manager will also work across teams to help design and manage the creation of various new products and services. In addition, they will work closely with the CEO to scope out and deliver a specific project to increase the number of disabled people who are Non-Executive Directors and advisers to boards. Experience: Project management of cross team multi-disciplinary projects. Experience of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget. Influencing skills and the ability to support and motivate others to meet project milestones and deadlines. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to manage competing priorities and deliver work on time. As an organisation BDF are a hybrid working organisation, though remote working would be an option. 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 barnabypbusinessdisabilityforum.org.uk Closing date for applications: Sunday, 2 February 2025. First interviews are planned for week commencing the 5 & 6 February 2025. Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 10 February 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 barnabypbusinessdisabilityforum.org.uk 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 essential criteria will be offered an interview.