Access & Community Lead

Your Park Bristol & Bath
www.yourpark.org.uk
Salary: 
circa £28,000 pro rata
Closing Date: 
Sunday, 13 October, 2024 - 23:45
Contract Type: 
Temporary/Contract
Hours: 
Part Time
Hours: 
30 hours (flexible & job shares considered)
Location: 
South West
Contract Details: 
Fixed term to August 2026.
Details of Role: 

Your Park Bristol & Bath is a young charity working to help everyone experience the health and wellbeing benefits of Bristol and Bath’s parks. We address inequalities and support under-served communities to use parks more regularly through a range of projects across health, nature and access.

The role
Do you want to make a difference in your community and help ensure parks in Bristol and Bath are accessible for all? Your Park Bristol & Bath, a dynamic charity, is looking for an Access & Community Lead to head the exciting "Parks 4 All" project. We're on a mission to break down barriers that prevent Disabled people and unpaid carers from fully enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of local parks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of the "Parks 4 All" project in collaboration with Disabled people and carers.
  • Develop and test our Community Park Access Assessment Toolkit.
  • Oversee accessible park activities, volunteering, and wellbeing programs.
  • Work with local organisations to make parks more inclusive for underserved communities.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for a passionate and driven person with a strong commitment to inclusivity and improving access to green spaces. Ideally, you have experience managing community projects, working with Disabled people and carers, and working in partnership. You will bring empathy, creativity, and collaboration to the role. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver meaningful results in line with the project’s goals.

How to Apply: 

For full details about the role and to apply please visit: www.yourpark.org.uk/jobs

Application deadline: midnight Sunday 13th October.

Contact Email: 
info@yourpark.org.uk
Contact Phone: 
07807476346
Postal Address: 
PO Box 1702