Inclusive Transport Advocate

We're recruiting an Inclusive Transport Advocate to advocate for positive changes to the local transport system which support an inclusive shift to low carbon transport that is usable, accessible and safe for everyone. The role has a particular focus on the needs of the community of Disabled people.

The role will work on a partnership project between Sustrans and Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership as part of the Climate and Disability, and Transport strands of the Bristol Community Climate Action Project. The postholder will be employed by Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership, working in an embedded role at Sustrans in the England South regional team.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, and is made up of two parts:

A. Being an Inclusive Transport Advocate for Bristol's community of Disabled people
B. Co-development of a toolkit to support communities.

Person specification

A large part of the role includes engaging with and advocating for the needs of Disabled people. This work is most powerful when carried out by a Disabled person, so identifying as a Disabled person is very desirable for the role. We include mobility impairments, neurodiversity, mental health, chronic illness, learning difficulties, and sensory impairments within our understanding of disability.

We strongly encourage applications from Disabled people and/or those with extensive
(personal or professional) experience caring for, supporting or working with Disabled people - you do not need to meet the full list of skills and knowledge, as long as you show similar experience and a willingness to learn new skills.

A. Working with community groups and/or organisations
B. Talking to, motivating and engaging a range of audiences
C. Organising and delivering inclusive events/leading workshops
D. Positive advocacy and awareness raising of the priorities of Disabled people
E. Working with others to help influence policy /decision making
F. Lived experience of disability, including caring for, supporting or working with Disabled people.

Skills and knowledge

A. Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
B. Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task across a range of activities to meet deadlines
C. Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
D. A passion or/and commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly transport
E. A good understanding of the social model of disability, with experience of, and a commitment to working within this model
F. Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and how to apply them in practice
G. Ability to use Microsoft 365 programmes such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and Sharepoint.

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership Benefits

Our organisation aims to create an inclusive working environment where all employees have the space to breathe, learn, share, and grow. Benefits include:

• Company Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.


• Two team wellbeing half days each year


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Climate Perks scheme, offering paid 'journey days' to staff who travel on holiday by train, coach or boat instead of flying


• Training and development opportunities and collaborative working groups

{focusing on Just Transition and Climate Action Plan).