Disability Business Partner (Account 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 16 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 is 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. Disability Business Partners have direct responsibility for their assigned Members and are expected to ensure each of their Members uses the members services available most appropriate to them and takes opportunities to introduce our paid for services where it is beneficial to the Member.

As an organisation, BDF are a hybrid working organisation, though fully remote working would be an option.

The requirement:

• Track record of successfully providing paid for solutions meeting agreed financial targets.
• Experience of providing support and advice to experienced professionals.
• Experience of working in or with business (private sector).
• Able to maintain accurate data collection records and recognise the importance of such.
• Able to prioritise a full contact list and workload.
• Knowledge of sales processes including active listening.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website.

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 jobs@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 3 August 2025. First interviews are planned for the weeks commencing 11 August 2025. Second interviews are planned for the week commencing 18 August/TBC.

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 the address above 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.