Advertised from 4 June 2025

Role

Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is a membership organisation for disabled people and disability organisations.

This is an exciting time for Disability Equality Scotland. We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals to help DES demonstrate fully the positive impact that we are making across all areas of our work. 

These posts require individuals with a strong record in creating and managing successful research projects, ensuring that high quality reports are delivered on time and on budget. 

The postholders will be good at building relationships (including online), be proactive and each able to work on their own initiative. Strong project planning, management, and delivery skills are essential. 

The postholders will have demonstrable skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Capturing the lived experiences and views of our membership, and of our Access Panel Network, is particularly important.

For the full job description and person specification of this role please download from information below or contact us on Tel: 0141 370 0968.

If you wish to discuss anything in regard to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact our recruitment team by email at recruitment@disabilityequality.scot or by telephone on 0141 370 0968.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to being disability confident 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 60% of the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

Application notes

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below, outlining what you think you could bring to the role, and email this to: recruitment@disabilityequality.scot 

Please clearly indicate whether you wish to apply under the disability confident scheme (guaranteed interview for disabled people who meet 60% or more of essential criteria). Use the person specification and job description to highlight your experience.

Please note, no candidate will meet every single essential and/or desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about disability equality.

Closing date: Friday, 20 June 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: Monday, 7 July 2025

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