DPO Development Officer
If you would like to be involved in our work to build the capacity of Disabled People’s Organisations, we'd love to hear from you!
We are hiring a new DPO Development Officer to join our Engagement Team, on a permanent contract.
Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) are grassroots, community-led organisations led ‘By and For’ Disabled people. They work to the Social Model of Disability and ensure that their lived experiences and voices protect and enhance rights and drive advocacy, decision-making, and systemic change.
About the role
This London based role will equip DPOs with the tools, knowledge and confidence to create and develop resources to support Disabled people.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Proven ability to support multifaceted projects, meet deadlines, and deliver impactful outcomes.
- Confidence in and experience of transforming organisational, movement, and institutional knowledge into clear, practical and accessible training resources across multiple platforms for grassroots and community organisations.
- An understanding of the Social Justice landscape, Disability Justice and intersectional principles. Strong awareness of how these principles impact policy, advocacy, and their application to Led By-and-For organisations and groups.
To request an informal conversation about the role, or to simply find out more about it or the recruitment process, please contact us by email at recruitment@disabilityrightsuk.org or by phone on 0330 995 0400.
To apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement, outlining how you meet the person specification, via the job link on this page. Alternatively, you can send your supporting statement as a video or audio clip, and this should be emailed to recruitment@disabilityrightsuk.org.
Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd February
Interviews: Wednesday 11th February
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced, values-led Head of People to lead our HR services and shape a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. Reporting to the Chief Executive you will work closely with our leadership team and trustees to deliver a people strategy rooted in lived experience, equality, and co-production.
This stand alone role will support our people strategy and HR operations including employee engagement, compliance, and workplace culture. You’ll lead on policy development, training, health and safety, and inclusive workplace practices, ensuring our people practices reflect our values and the diverse access needs of our team. You will be comfortable in providing hands on advice and support alongside progressing strategic projects.
We’re looking for someone who brings HR expertise, inclusive leadership, and a commitment to co-production. You’ll be adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating change in a dynamic charity environment.
Following a period of outsourced HR, this newly created role is an exciting opportunity for you to help lead transformational change at a time of real ambition and momentum.
To apply
Alternatively, you can send your supporting statement as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV. Any video or audio submissions should be emailed to
recruitment@disabilityrightsuk.org
recruitment@disabilityrightsuk.orgto arrange this. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
Closing date: 9am, 28 January
First stage interviews (online) wc 2 February
Final stage interviews (in person at our Stratford offices) 9 February