1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to www.scope.org.uk.
The Campaigns and Mobilisation Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced campaigner to lead Scope’s campaigning and mobilisation work. We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who can develop impactful campaigns, inspire people to take action and ensure disabled people’s voices and experiences are at the heart of everything we do. The role will play a key part in helping Scope deliver social change and create an equal future with disabled people.
Location: Here East. The post-holder may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as travel and stay away from home occasionally.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Thursday 3 September 2026.
Working as part of the Policy, Research and Influencing department, you will lead Scope’s approach to campaigning and mobilisation. You’ll develop and deliver long-term campaign strategies, build support for our campaigns and work with colleagues and external partners to maximise our reach, influence and impact. You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing team and help strengthen campaigning capability across the organisation.
You will:
- Lead and develop Scope’s campaigning and mobilisation strategy, ensuring our work is ambitious, evidence-led and focused on creating change for disabled people.
- Manage and develop a high-performing Campaigns and Mobilisation team, creating a supportive, inclusive and ambitious team culture.
- Work with colleagues across Scope to develop and deliver campaigns that support our strategic priorities and objectives.
- Ensure campaigns have clear objectives, measurable outcomes and effective evaluation to maximise impact and learning.
- Build strong relationships across Scope to increase engagement with and support for campaigning activity.
- Develop partnerships and networks that increase the reach and impact of Scope’s campaigns.
- Identify new opportunities, trends and approaches that strengthen Scope’s campaigning and mobilisation work.
- Represent Scope externally with partners, coalitions, stakeholders and the media where appropriate.
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating change and bringing people together behind a shared cause. You’ll be a confident leader who enjoys developing others, building relationships and turning ideas into impactful campaigns.
You’ll bring experience of developing successful campaigning strategies and working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver meaningful change. You’ll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll be someone who:
- Has experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Has a track record of developing and delivering successful campaigns that have influenced social, political, policy or behavioural change.
- Can develop campaign strategies, objectives and measures of success.
- Builds effective relationships across teams, organisations and external networks.
- Uses evidence, insight and evaluation to improve campaign performance and impact.
- Has excellent communication skills and can engage and influence a wide range of audiences.
- Is adaptable, innovative and able to respond confidently to changing circumstances.
It would be great if you also bring:
- An understanding of the disability sector and the issues affecting disabled people.
- Experience working alongside people with lived experience to shape campaigns.
- Strong political awareness and understanding of the environment in which charities campaign and influence change.
- Experience acting as a spokesperson with the media or external stakeholders.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our mission of creating an equal future with disabled people.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.
We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.
Our values
Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.
We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.
Disability confident scheme
We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.
To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.
If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.
Important to know:
- You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.
- If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.
You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday and bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)
- Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
How to apply
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