Job Advert
Are you passionate about inclusion and driven to create real change? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Development Coach to join Mencap’s small yet dynamic research team in London. As a Development Coach, you will empower individuals with learning disabilities to excel in research roles and facilitate their involvement in shaping research concerning Learning Disabilities. You will support them in enhancing their skills, assuming new responsibilities, and influencing our research and impact activities. Additionally, you will advocate for inclusive practices throughout the organisation, identifying opportunities for engagement and driving positive change. This is a Part time (15 to 22.5 hours per week). The hours will be spread across two or three full days. We are flexible with your work location; However, you are expected in the London office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to support team collaboration and service delivery. Your key responsibilities as a Development Coach:
1. Provide tailored, day-to-day support to colleagues with learning disabilities (LD), helping them grow in confidence, develop new skills, and thrive in their research role.
2. Champion inclusive research practices across the organisation, identifying opportunities for meaningful involvement and leading positive change.
3. Support the wider team in embedding co-production and inclusive approaches into our research and impact work.
Do you have the experience to be our Development Coach:
4. Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities—perhaps as a job coach, support worker, or in a similar role.
5. Is a strong communicator and relationship-builder, highly organised, and full of ideas.
6. Is committed to inclusion and eager to learn more about co-production and inclusive research (prior research experience is not essential—we will support you to develop in the role).
7. Sees potential in others and knows how to bring it out.
If you have a passion for advancing inclusion, shaping research, and building a stronger voice for people with learning disabilities, then please apply now with an up-to-date CV. The deadline for applications is 7th July. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 14th July .
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!