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Three great opportunities to join our team

Date posted: Monday 24 August.

We are currently recruiting for three important roles at Disability Equality Scotland (DES).

• Communications and Membership Lead
• Operations Lead
• Access Panel Network Engagement Officer

You can find out more about each vacancy and our recruitment process, and download job packs, further below.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 14 September 2026

About DES and our team

As a national charity and Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO), DES is committed to improving access, equality and inclusion for disabled people across Scotland. We believe that together we can make Scotland accessible and inclusive for all.

DES staff are passionate about disability equality, and their expertise and knowledge support our work across Scotland, and beyond.

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

Vacancy: Communications and Membership Lead

The Communications and Membership Lead is a senior role responsible for developing and delivering our communications, marketing and membership strategies. The postholder will help raise our profile, strengthen engagement with our members and stakeholders, and support the growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, and working with colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will lead all internal and external communications, oversee marketing of our services, develop meaningful engagement with our members, and provide strategic oversight of our Easy Read service.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to organisational planning, performance, business development and continuous improvement, ensuring that accessibility, inclusion and the voices of disabled people underpin all communicatioans and engagement activities.

Communications and Membership Lead Job Description and Person Specification

Communications and Membership Lead Application Form

Disclosure Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Vacancy: Operations Lead

The Operations Lead works across the following key areas:

• Administration and Office Management
• Finance Management
• Human Resources

Through co-ordinating and providing comprehensive financial, operational, HR and administrative support, the post holder will understand how a small charity functions. They will ensure that DES operates efficiently, adheres to sound financial practices, and maintains our reputation as a responsible and financially prudent organisation.

This role will suit someone with finance, HR and administration experience who is naturally very well-organised, has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is committed to disabled people’s equality. The successful applicant will have an eye for detail and be able to quickly respond to new opportunities and challenges. They will be enthusiastic, proactive and willing to be flexible when things change.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will also contribute to organisational planning, performance, business development and continuous improvement.

Operations Lead Job Description and Person Specification

Operations Lead Application Form

Disclosure Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Vacancy: Access Panel Network Engagement Officer

The Access Panel Network Engagement Officer plays a key role in strengthening relationships across our Access Panel Network. Working as part of a dedicated team, the postholder will take lead responsibility for supporting the delivery of a new Scottish Government funded project to strengthen the accessibility and quality of welfare rights services for disabled people.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who excels at building positive, trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. The postholder will be a proactive and effective team player, while also demonstrating the confidence and initiative to work independently.

The Access Panel Network Engagement team is led by the Team Lead and is committed to supporting and strengthening the Access Panel Network across Scotland.

Access Panel Network Engagement Officer Job Description and Person Specification

Access Panel Network Engagement Officer Application Form

Disclosure Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

How to Apply

Closing date for all vacancies – 12 noon, Monday 14 September 2026

To apply for any of these jobs, please complete the Application Form, the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, and the Disclosure Form, and return all three by email to recruitment@disabilityequality.scot, or you can post them to:

Recruitment

Disability Equality Scotland

Norton Park

57 Albion Road

Edinburgh

EH7 5QY

If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements or need information in an alternative format, please email recruitment@disabilityequality.scot

Please clearly indicate whether you wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme (guaranteed interview for disabled people who meet the essential criteria).

Use the Job Description and Person Specification 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.

Shortlisting and Interviews

After the closing date, we will review all applications and create a shortlist of suitable candidates. We will contact all shortlisted candidates towards the end of the week beginning 14 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview during the week beginning 21 September 2026. All shortlisted candidates will be provided with the interview questions ahead of time. Please let us know any times that you are not available during this week and if you have any support requirements to participate in virtual calls.