About Possability People

Possability People is an established, user-led disability charity working across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Founded in 1981, we have more than 40 years’ experience of working alongside disabled people and people with health conditions.

Our vision: A society where anything is possible regardless of ability.

Our mission: Enabling and empowering people with health conditions to live the life they choose.

We are a user-led organisation, which means the experience and expertise of disabled people is central to how we understand issues, make decisions and develop our work. We believe people should have choice and control over the support they receive and the lives they lead.

Our work and impact

We are a relatively small organisation with a strong local identity, but our work reaches across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. We have built a trusted reputation over many years and have developed strong relationships with communities and organisations across the region.

Where we are now

Possability People is at an important point in its development. We have a strong identity, a clear purpose and committed staff, volunteers and Trustees. We operate in a challenging environment, however, and need to be realistic about what we can deliver with the resources available to us.

The next phase will require clear choices about our priorities, how we use our resources and how we develop the organisation for the future. We are looking for a Chief Officer who can work with Trustees, staff and volunteers to provide that direction while maintaining the quality and accessibility of our services and staying true to what makes Possability People distinctive.

The opportunity

What you might love about this role

This is an opportunity to lead Possability People into its next phase. We have a strong foundation, an established reputation and people who care deeply about what we do. The next Chief Officer will work with our Trustees, staff, volunteers and wider community to build on that foundation, make clear choices about our future and strengthen our ability to deliver lasting impact.

More than just a job

We’re committed to creating an environment where people feel comfortable, valued and respected, whoever they are.

As a user-led disability organisation, inclusion is part of who we are, not simply something we talk about. We recognise that creating a genuinely inclusive organisation is a continuous journey, and we’re committed to learning and improving.

We’re proud to hold a range of quality marks and memberships including being Disability Confident Leaders and holding the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.

Everyone who works for Possability People has the opportunity to be part of something that is more than just a job.

If you want your work to have a tangible impact on disabled people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal opportunities monitoring

To support our commitment to equal opportunities, we’d be grateful if all candidates could complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire via this link. (link opens in a new tab or window)

We collect this information to help us understand who is applying for our roles, monitor the diversity of our applicant pool and assess whether our recruitment processes are fair and accessible.

This information is confidential and will not form part of the decision to select candidates for interview or make an appointment.

Positive action statement

To help us better reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, we actively welcome applications from disabled people, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people who are LGBT+ or gender-diverse.

We know that some of these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from people with these backgrounds.

We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet all of the essential criteria for the role and who tell us that they are disabled.