Advertised from 13 April 2026

Role

Inclusion Scotland is a national network of disabled people, organisations and allies. We are a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) – run by disabled people ourselves. This is important because disabled people know best what prevents our full inclusion into Scottish society and what needs to be done to remove the barriers we confront. We know this through our daily lived experience. But too often our voices are not heard.

Our vision is that Scotland is a society fit for disabled people. We seek a fully inclusive Scotland where every person knows and exercises their rights and can live their lives fully as equal, included citizens.

Inclusion Scotland works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens. 

We support disabled people to participate and to be decision-makers themselves, promoting our equal representation and our right to make choices.

At Inclusion Scotland our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all team members can be their best at work, to deploying diversity initiatives that support and welcome all.

We’re working to build a more equitable society and workplace.

We are delighted to have opportunities for new people to join us and want to meet candidates who share our values and commitment to Inclusion Scotland’s mission. Applications from disabled people are particularly welcome.

About this role:

We are looking for a Participation and Policy Officer who will work to deliver the organisation’s policy and research strategies as part of the Policy and Engagement team and in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation.

This role has been created in response to the publication of the Disability Equality Plan and will involve supporting Scottish Government, funders and other stakeholders with delivery of the actions in the Plan. Engagement with disability-led lived experience and leadership groups and synthesis of diverse lived experience into clear policy lines will be a key focus of this role.

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be critical to ensuring that the voice of lived experience influences decision makers and policy development. 

See job description and person spec for full role outline and requirements.

Application notes

Please visit our website for a recruitment pack.

Closing date: Noon Tuesday 5 May 2026 midday

Interviews: w/c 25 May

Recruitment pack will include application form, job description and person specification. 

Contact HR@inclusionscotland.org if you have any questions.

Application form to be returned to HR@inclusionscotland.org