Employment and Progression Coordinator
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata (£24,000 per annum for 28 hours per week)
Hours: 28 hours a week, spread across Monday to Saturday (mostly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional Saturday work to support projects)
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2028
Place of work: Action on Disability Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, London SW6 7BF
About Action on Disability
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). Guided by the Social Model of Disability, we work to remove barriers and promote equality, inclusion and choice for all Disabled people.
AoD is a medium-sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff, and a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers. Many of whom have lived experience of disability. We are proud that 100% of our Board and 54% of our staff identify as Disabled.
We deliver four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.
AoD’s Employment Service
The Action on Disability Employment Service is setting the agenda for disability employment across London with great results. We are at the forefront of setting up and delivering supported internships for Disabled young people. We provide an holistic service from management and employer engagement to hands-on, supervised support work across all sites.
Our Employment Service welcomes external referrals and offers support for Disabled people via our in-work support service.
We are looking to recruit several support workers to expand our pool.
Purpose of the Role
The Employment and Progression Coordinator supports Disabled young people and adults to move into and thrive in paid employment. Working within AoD’s Employment and Supported Internship programmes, the postholder will provide person-centred guidance, job coaching, and practical in-work support.
The role includes supporting current and past interns, working alongside employers to create inclusive opportunities, and promoting the benefits of employing Disabled people.
Main Responsibilities
Supporting current and past Disabled Interns
* Provide 1:1 and group support to enable people to explore their skills, interests and aspirations, and move into meaningful paid work.
* Support participants to understand their rights at work and access reasonable adjustments.
Employer Engagement and Development
* Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of employers to create and sustain inclusive job and internship opportunities.
* Encourage employers to adapt roles where needed and to provide a supportive working environment.
Programme Delivery and Administration
* Support the delivery of the Employment and Supported Internship programmes, including one-to-one sessions, group activities, and outreach events.
* Support the planning and recording of participant journeys, including achievements, placements and outcomes, using Salesforce and other tools.
* Work in line with AoD’s aims, values and the Social Model of Disability.
Additional Information
* Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.
* An enhanced DBS check will be required.
* Travel across Greater London will be required; travel expenses reimbursed according to policy.
* All staff share responsibility for upholding AoD’s values and ensuring that our work reflects the principles of the Social Model of Disability.
In return we offer
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
* Life Assurance (1x salary if enrolled in the auto-enrolment pension)
* Company sick pay (2 weeks after 6 months’ service; 1 month after 12 months)
* 2 weeks Disability Leave pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
Closing Date: 19th November 2025
Interview Dates: Week commencing 24th November 2025
We welcome applications from Disabled people and will provide reasonable adjustments at all stages of recruitment and employment.
We are actively encouraging Disabled people to apply.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.