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Disability Officer
The Disability Officer works on a daily basis to promote the integration and continued employment of people with disabilities. At the crossroads of human resources, employment law and corporate social responsibility, this professional takes concrete action to build a fairer and more accessible working environment. Find out all you need to know about this committed and meaningful profession.
The business
What is a Disability Officer?
Its role
You will manage your organisation’s disability policy by developing practical inclusion strategies. Your role is to integrate disability issues into all the company’s or local authority’s policies. You will make everyday life easier for people with disabilities and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
Its field of action
As a Disability Officer, you will work at the heart of human resources and collaborate with all departments within the organisation. You will interact on a daily basis with managers, HR teams, senior management and external partners specialising in professional integration. The scope of your work ranges from recruitment policies to job adjustments and employee awareness-raising. Whether in the private sector, the civil service or local authorities, you will be responsible for a cross-functional mission that is essential to the company’s social cohesion.
The functions
What does a Disability Officer do?
Your daily life will be punctuated by a variety of assignments combining strategy, operations and human support.
You draw up and implement the organisation’s disability policy
You ensure compliance with legislation on the employment of disabled workers
You manage inclusive recruitment and professional integration
You design workstation adjustments to meet identified needs
You raise awareness of inclusion issues among teams and managers
You negotiate with specialised suppliers and the adapted sector
You draw up monitoring reports and strategic recommendations
You provide individual support for disabled employees
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good Disability Officer
Legal and regulatory expertise
You have a perfect command of the Labour Code and legislation on diversity. This technical expertise enables you to secure your organisation’s practices and propose compliant solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Your ability to listen and your negotiating skills are essential. You communicate tactfully on sensitive subjects and defend your projects with contacts at all hierarchical levels.
Analysis and proposals
You analyse complex situations and synthesise your observations into relevant recommendations. Your adaptability and methodology enable you to devise innovative and pragmatic solutions.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as a Disability Officer?
The job of Disability Officer offers you a concrete and measurable social impact. You’ll be helping to change attitudes and build a more inclusive society. The sector is experiencing a strong dynamic with the strengthening of legal obligations and the growing awareness of CSR issues among French companies.
Your expertise will quickly become strategic and be valued. You’ll gain greater decision-making autonomy and take on stimulating cross-functional projects. Your career prospects will take you to HR development director, CSR manager or general management positions in the social economy.
Remuneration
Disability officer: salary and career development
The job offers attractive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn €28,000 gross per year. With experience, this rises to €46,500 gross per annum, reaching €65,000 gross per annum by the end of your career. This salary increase reflects the growing importance of this function in organisations.
In addition, there are often significant benefits, such as supplementary healthcare, provident schemes and a time savings account. Your career prospects could take you to HR development director, CSR manager or strategic diversity and inclusion positions.
Up to
65 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do you become a Disability Officer?
Our training courses
To become a Disability Officer, join a recognised school like INSEEC. Our teaching methods combine academic excellence and professional immersion to train tomorrow’s HR experts in a sector with a promising future.
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