Lead Policy Adviser - London, United Kingdom - Scope

Scope

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job details

Job reference
REQ003114

Date posted
19/04/2024

Application closing date
10/05/2024

Location
London Office/Remote Worker

Salary
£37,148 per 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 (Extra costs of disability)

Job description
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. 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.
It's a particularly exciting time to be joining Scope.

We've just launched an ambitious new strategy, and we'll be delivering a large-scale general election campaign, as well as a brand refresh.

We want to make sure that 2024/2025 is a real turning point for disabled people - one in which our vision for an Equal Future starts to become a reality.

You'll be involved in shaping some of the key campaigning activity to make that happen.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location:

Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home some or most of the time (hybrid).

The role

Link to job description

As Lead Policy Advisor (Extra Costs of Disability) you'll oversee our work to reduce the Disability Price Tag - a core goal within our new strategy.

You'll help us articulate exactly why life costs more for disabled people, and define the policy solutions we need to see.

We're looking for someone who can 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 you'll ensure disabled people's experiences are included and their voices amplified.

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 works, and you'll know how to create change.
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. 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: