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Lead Author – Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

The Lead Author will take the lead in developing the chapter. The Lead Author will work with key stakeholders across the county to structure the chapter as well as source relevant organisations and stakeholders that can contribute to the chapter.

HOURS: 19 hours per week

TERM: Fixed term contract for 9 months, with the possibility of extension subject to securing funding

SALARY: £27,000per annum (FTE)

LOCATION: Hybrid role: Homebased with travel within Surrey or office based at our office in Burpham.

REPORTING TO: Involvement Lead

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors

CLOSING DATE: 23/01/2026

Who we are:

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Introduction to the role

The Health and Social Act (2012) states that there is a requirement for all Health & Wellbeing Boards to produce a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) of the health and wellbeing of their local community.

The JSNA will provide essential information that will help Surrey’s local authorities and health systems to develop methods that will improve the health and wellbeing of the community.

We have been commissioned to work on the Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment (PDSI) JSNA to ensure that the voice of people with lived experience is reflected throughout the chapter.

Purpose of the role

The Lead Author will take the lead in developing the chapter. The Lead Author will work with key stakeholders across the county to structure the chapter as well as source relevant organisations and stakeholders that can contribute to the chapter. The Lead Author will have overall editorial responsibility.

Main responsibilities

Lead the development of the chapter
Works with contributing authors to produce content and has editorial responsibility for the chapter.
Assist with identifying stakeholders and contributing authors
Develop scope and structure of the chapter.
Attend and update JSNA Working Group
Communication messaging after publication to promote the chapter

We are looking for someone with:

Outstanding organisation and planning skills (E)
Excellent written communication skills and experience with copywriting and editorial (E)
Able to manage several stakeholders
Able to analyse data (E)
Experience of working in a Disabled Peoples Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector (D)
Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer (D)

To apply please fill in the application form below.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date is 23^rd January 2026

Job Application

If you are interested in applying for one of our vacancies, please fill in the form below:

Role you are applying for(Required)

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Title

Mr

Mrs

Miss

Ms

Other

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postal Code

Home Telephone Number

Email

Do you have any previous criminal convictions, police cautions or any criminal case pending?

Yes

No

If YES please give details

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application (DBS check) for this role.

Do you hold a current Driving Licence

Yes

No

Do you own/ have use of a car?

Yes

No

If you do not drive and/or do not have a car please describe how you will travel to fulfil the requirements of the role:

Do you require a permit to work in the UK

Yes

No

If YES, please give details:

(In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, sec. 8, all new employees must provide documentary evidence of entitlement to work in the UK)

If selected, when could you start? Give period of notice (if applicable)

2. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary Education (e.g. GCSE)

Name of School/ College

Qualifications Gained

Date

Name of School/ College

Qualifications Gained

Date

Further Education (e.g. A Levels and Higher Education)

Name of College/Uni

Qualifications Gained

Grade/Class

Date

Name of College/Uni

Qualifications Gained

Grade/Class

Date

Name of College/Uni

Qualifications Gained

Grade/Class

Date

EMPLOYMENT

Please give details of Current or most recent Employer

Name of Employer

Type of Organisation

Job Title

Date of employment (From)

Month

Day

Year

Date of employment (To)

Month

Day

Year

Current Salary

Reason for leaving:

Outline your Responsibilities:

What have you enjoyed most whilst in this Role?

Please provide details of previous employers

Name:

Dates (From – To):

Position held and reason for leaving:

Name:

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Position held and reason for leaving:

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Name:

Dates (From – To):

Position held and reason for leaving:

4. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Please tell us more about yourself, your knowledge, experience and skills and any relevant interests.

Please include the following information: How you feel you meet the requirements of the job (see job description and person specification) Why you are applying for this post and what interests you about this job Any relevant experience gained either at work or in any other way What you feel you could bring to this job You can use experience and knowledge from voluntary work and any other activities relevant to this job, as well as previous employment.

If you have any experiences, either professional or personnel, of people with any impairments, (disabilities) or unpaid/family carers please give details.

Referees

Please give the names and addresses of two referees – one must be from your present or most recent employer. These should be professional referees who have known you either at work in a voluntary role or at school or college.

Referee 1

Name

Occupation

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postal Code Country

Phone

Email

Relationship to Referee

Referee 2

Name

Occupation

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postal Code Country

Phone

Email

Relationship to Referees

Can we contact these referees without your prior permission?

Yes

No

The question below is not used as part of our shortlisting criteria. It is included to allow us to explore any reasonable adjustments required for the interview process.

Do you consider yourself to be Disabled?

Yes

No

If YES, are there any adjustments that you would like us to make to the interview process should your application be shortlisted?

A person has a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Equality Act 2010 if he/she has a physical, learning or mental impairment or health condition, which has a substantial and long term, adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities. Long term means has lasted or is expected to last for 12 months.

Where did you hear about the role?

Declaration

I declare that the details given on this application form are to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and complete. I understand that deliberately giving false statements and/ or canvassing the staff or Board Directors of Surrey Coalition of Disabled People would disqualify me from consideration or, in the event of appointment, make me liable to dismissal.
I consent to data contained on this application being processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018

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Contact Information

Address

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Astolat, Coniers Way
Burpham, GU4 7HL

Email

info@surreycoalition.org.uk

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Tel: 01483 456558

Text: 07908671402

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