The Apt Making It Work project aims to improve retention rates for people at risk of becoming economically inactive, particularly disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. The project will support employers to retain employees and reduce economic inactivity, by building their capacity to support their workers. The Project Coordinator will support the implementation and delivery of the Apt Making It Work project and work closely with partners to ensure the project is delivered successfully. This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2026, with extension dependant on funding. Homeworking (predominantly), with an office base in Kirkintilloch, some travel throughout Scotland. Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Hours: 28 per week Salary: £30,000 (FTE) Job Role Apt Project Co-Ordination and Delivery Take a lead role in the achievement of the Apt Making It Work outcomes, working to the agreed Implement the Project Plan and achieve key performance Gather robust evidence and data on the project’s activities and impacts for the evaluation process, including its Lead on development of project resources for employers Prepare materials and deliver presentations on behalf of the project. Working with Employers Recruit employers to participate in the project, support them to develop workable action plans and deliver the project outputs. Build strong relationships with employers’ organisations and employer intermediaries to promote the project and encourage their participation. Work with Apt partners to deliver quality services to employers and gather data and evidence on achievements. Personal Specification: Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience. Experience of project delivery and achieving KPIs. Experience of developing effective partnerships. Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills. Experience of delivering agreed tasks to set deadlines. Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences. Knowledge of the employability sector. Experience of gathering data and reporting to diverse stakeholders. Ability to manage a diverse workload, use initiative and problem solve. Strong communicator, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Presentation skills. Good IT skills in word processing, email, internet and PowerPoint. Desirable Experience of working with disabled people or other vulnerable groups. Previous employment in a relevant sector particularly employability, welfare to work and disability. Experience of marketing or promotion. Knowledge of relevant equality legislation and its application in the workplace Knowledge of employability policy and developments in Scotland. Ability to develop creative, engaging and informative digital content. Knowledge of accessible communication principles. Equal Opportunities SUSE is committed to the active promotion of Equal Opportunities as an employer, and to the advancement of opportunities for disabled people. Hence it requires its staff to understand and demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities. This includes all project activities and work with stakeholders. About the Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) The Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) is the national representative body for supported employment providers and anyone interested in ensuring that that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions across our country have the opportunity of a working life. We bring organisations and people together to campaign, network, and improve the quality and impact of Supported Employment and employability services. Our aim is to promote the Supported Employment model to ensure that disabled people across Scotland have access to quality jobs with support to achieve success. We aim to drive meaningful change in the sector by: running innovative projects to help build the capacity of service providers and practitioners campaigning for quality Supported Employment provision and better services for disabled people supporting employers to make workplaces more accessible for disabled people. Visit www.suse.org.uk to apply.