An exciting opportunity has arisen at Disability Equality Scotland. We are seeking an experienced Engagement Coordinator to join our team.
Disability Equality Scotland is a membership organisation for disabled people and disability groups and organisations. It’s our mission to make Scotland fully accessible.
We promote access in its widest sense, including access to our built and natural environment and access to the same and equal opportunities as enjoyed by others in our communities, promoting a life of dignity, respect, choice and independence. This extends beyond physical access to include access to information, access to inclusive communication and inclusion in decision-making, whether with planners over inclusive design or transport providers about accessible and safe travel.
We are a membership organisation and as such listen to the views of disabled people and champion on their behalf. We work to influence the policies of the Scottish Government, which affect how disabled people live and we work to encourage others to be inclusive and informed in their attitudes towards disabled people. This role will be responsible for organising the organisations events (online / hybrid), therefore experience in setting up accessible Zoom meetings and webinars is essential to this role.
We are also the umbrella organisation for all disability Access Panels in Scotland, and we are the principal provider of support and guidance to the Access Panels presently representing disabled persons at a local level throughout Scotland. Access Panels are committed to improving access and equality in its widest form, which means access to the physical environment, Education, Housing, Health, Social Care, Transport, Leisure & Recreation and Social Justice amongst other areas. This role will be responsible and supported by the Equality and Access Manager to develop strong and meaningful relationships with Access Panels across Scotland. The role holder will use the principles of community development to understand the collective needs across the Access panel Network enable communities to improve their accessibility.
Reporting to: Equality and Access Manager
Applications and supporting documents to be submitted via email to Emma Scott, Deputy CEO emma@disabilityequailty.scot
Closing date for applications: 13 May 2022 at 12noon.
Interviews will take place w/c 23 May 2022. Interviews can be conducted by video conferencing.
More information about us and this post is available on our website disabilityequality.scot