Disabled People’s Housing Campaigns Officer
Role: Disabled People’s Housing Campaigns Officer
Location:Action on Disability Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, London SW6 7BF
Salary: £30,000 a year pro rata (30 hours a week – £24,000)
Contact:
david.buxton@aod.org.uk or call 02073852098 for more information.
Contract: Part Time: 30 hours a week. Fixed Term up to 24th December 2025.
Deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday 18 June 2025
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). As we believe in the Social Model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working, seeking co-production and co-design from our Disabled members, encouraging and respecting diversity.
AoD is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 26 staff, a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers, including many with lived experience of disability – all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers faced by Disabled people.
AoD provides four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.
The Post
We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic part-time Disabled campaigner with lived experience to take on this important role. You’ll work closely with our co-produced Disabled People’s Housing Steering Group and Forum, reaching out to local Disabled residents in Hammersmith and Fulham to help build a stronger, united voice on housing.
You’ll also work closely with our Housing Research Group, supporting the final stages of our research project. Together, you will help shape and publish a co-produced report on housing experiences and priorities for change.
This is a hands-on, local role focused on building relationships and visibility within the borough. Because of the nature and timescale of the project, this role cannot be delivered remotely and requires regular in-person outreach and engagement work.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting and coordinating local Disabled residents to campaign for better housing rights and conditions
- Building up a network of Disabled housing campaigners, with access to training and peer support
- Strengthening relationships between local Disabled residents and housing associations, council housing services, and key housing decision-makers
- Helping people speak up, take part in forums, and influence housing policy and practice
- Promoting the campaign locally through networking, outreach and community engagement
- Working closely with the Housing Research Group to complete key findings and publish a co-produced report on housing
- Amplifying the voices and experiences of Disabled residents to bring about change
About You
We are actively seeking a Disabled person with campaigning experience who is passionate about housing justice. You will bring:
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Confidence in organising and supporting local community-led campaigns
- An understanding of the housing issues facing Disabled people, especially in social housing
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others
- Experience or interest in contributing to co-produced research or reports
Willingness and availability to work locally in Hammersmith and Fulham
Our offer to you
- A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive team
- The chance to be part of a growing, Disabled-led movement for rights and inclusion
- A meaningful short-term role with the potential to create real change
Please see the below attached job description to find out more.