Apt Project Co-Ordinator (Making It Work)

Location:     Homeworking (predominantly), with an office base in Kirkintilloch, some travel throughout Scotland

Salary:         £24,000 (pro rata £30,000 FTE) and pension contribution.

Hours:          28 hours per week

Closing Date: 23 June 2025 at 5.00 pm

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.

SUSE is leading the Apt Making It Work project, which helps employers support disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, making workplaces more inclusive. The project focuses on recruiting businesses, helping them create action plans and working with partners to provide quality services. Employers will receive guidance on how to better retain employees, reducing economic inactivity and improving workplace support.

Applicants should have experience in managing projects, building partnerships and engaging with different stakeholders. Knowledge of employment services and strong communication skills are important. SUSE is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants who share its vision.

Apt Project Co-Ordination and Delivery

1. Take a lead role in the achievement of the Apt Making It Work outcomes, working to the agreed
2. Implement the Project Plan and achieve key performance
3. Gather robust evidence and data on the project’s activities and impacts for the evaluation process, including its
4. Lead on development of project resources for employers
5. Prepare materials and deliver presentations on behalf of the project.

Working with Employers

1. Recruit employers to participate in the project, support them to develop workable action plans and deliver the project outputs.
2. Build strong relationships with employers’ organisations and employer intermediaries to promote the project and encourage their participation.
3. Work with Apt partners to deliver quality services to employers and gather data and evidence on achievements.

If you would like to discuss this position before applying, please email david@susescotland.scot

To apply, please read the Job Description and complete the Application form and Equality Monitoring form, then return to us by email.

View the Job Description online: Apt Making It Work Project Co-Ordinator Job Description

Download the Job Description: Apt-Making-It-Work-Project-Co-Ordinator-Job-Description.pdf

Application Form: Apt-Project-Co-Ordinator-Application-Form.docx

Equality Monitoring Form: SUSE-Equal-Opportunities-Monitoring-Form.docx

Email to david@susescotland.scot by 5.00 pm on Monday 23 June 2025.

If you would like to discuss an alternative way to apply, please email Mandy at info@susescotland.scot