Explore current vacancies from BASE and the supported employment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drafting of clear, evidence-informed policy briefings, position statements and consultation responses.
• Bring together lived experience, research and frontline practice to shape BASE's policy priorities.
• Monitor and summarise policy developments affecting disabled people and inclusive employment.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with civil servants, ministers, MPs, advisers, local authorities and public bodies.
• Organise and support meetings, roundtables, parliamentary briefings and external events.
• Represent BASE in policy networks, coalitions, APPGs and sector forums.
• Work collaboratively with BASE members, employers and other stakeholders to strengthen collective impact.

Requirements

• Experience in policy, public affairs or influencing within a charity, public body or related organisation.
• Experience of building positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of how public policy is developed and influenced in the UK.
• Ability to contribute to policy workplans and translate policy change into implications for practice.
• Good knowledge of ICT systems, including CRM and Office packages.

Essential Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and sound autonomous judgement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diplomacy and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining an effective collaborator.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on disability, employment, social justice or public service reform.
• Experience involving people with lived experience in shaping policy or influencing activity.
• Experience working with coalitions, alliances or networks.
• Ability to use CRM software and Microsoft tools such as Power BI.
• Confidence in understanding and challenging discriminatory practice.
• Familiarity with supported employment or evidence-based employment models.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to equality, inclusion and values-led ways of working.
• Compassionate and collaborative approach.
• Passion for employment outcomes for disabled, neurodivergent and disadvantaged people.
• Self-confident, driven and able to contribute to a positive working environment.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel when required.

What We Offer

• Play a visible role in shaping compassionate, evidence-based policy influence.
• Work closely with sector partners, government and lived-experience voices.
• Help strengthen BASE's national and local policy profile.

How to Apply

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