Access & Community Officer

�� Home-based (with weekly travel across Bristol & Bath)
⏳ Part-time (24.5–30 hours per week), 12-month contract with potential to extend
�� £24,000 FTE + great benefits

Join us in making parks more inclusive for everyone!

We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of parks. Our Parks 4 All project is working to make Bristol and Bath’s parks more accessible for Disabled people and carers, and we’re looking for a passionate Access & Community Officer to help us make a difference.

What you'll do:

• Enable and support inclusive volunteering activities, such as nature-based events.
• Develop and manage a sensory walk volunteer programme. 
• Support the development of our community led Park Access Assessments.
• Support Friends of Parks Groups to create Accessibility Guides and make their spaces more inclusive.
• Develop external communications—blogs, newsletters, and social media content.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with communities, particularly Disabled people and carers.
• A good communicator who can build relationships with local organisations.
• Someone passionate about parks and making them more accessible.
• A thoughtful, compassionate, and well-organised team player.
• Lived experience of barriers to accessing parks is highly valued.

Why work with us?

• Flexible working to suit your needs.
• Home-based role with access to shared office space at Engine Shed.
• Supportive team that values diverse experiences.
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + Birthday leave + Christmas closure.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Nest pension.

How to apply:

Apply via CharityJobs with your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages).

We welcome applications from Disabled people. If you meet the essential criteria, you are guaranteed an interview under our inclusion scheme.

Deadline: Wednesday 12th March 2025

If you need adjustments to help you apply, please get in touch.