Senior Transport Campaigner

Location: Hybrid working arrangements with weekly attendance at one of our offices (Edinburgh and Aberdeen). You will also be expected to undertake regular travel within Scotland.
Reporting to: Head of Campaigns
Hours: Full time (5 days per week or 35 hours) preferred; 4.5 or 4 days per week will be considered.
The post will require some work outwith office hours, including weekends, for which time off in lieu is granted. There will be no payment of overtime.
Duration: This is a 2-years contract initially, which may be extended subject to available funding
Salary: £35’000 (Full-time equivalent)
Other: You will receive a pro-rata share of 28 days annual leave and 11 days statutory holidays. Friends of the Earth Scotland operates a Company Pension Plan with NEST, which includes an ethical option.

About the role

This role is key in building power in our movement to win a better transport system in Scotland – one that cuts climate emissions, connects communities and is run in the interests of passengers, not profit.

Transport is Scotland’s largest polluting sector, so tackling the transport system is vital for cutting fossil fuel use and climate emissions.

The focus of this role is our campaign for better buses. Our vision is of an accessible, extensive, publicly-owned bus network that’s free for everyone. A comprehensive, reliable bus network is essential for tackling climate change and reducing inequality – connecting communities and getting people out of private cars. However, the current network is run by private operators, often expensive and unreliable with routes cut and standards declining.

Friends of the Earth Scotland is committed to building a powerful movement for system change, and we believe that communities must take the lead in the transition away from our car-dominated system, so that what replaces it works for all of Scotland.

The successful candidate will have experience and skills in local organising or supporting volunteers. We are looking for someone who can bring new people into the movement, and support and motivate volunteers and local organisers in their communities.

We're looking for someone with excellent listening skills, who can build relationships with people and organisations and support them to campaign for change in their communities.

How to apply

Please go to our website to see the job recruitment pack and all the information necessary on how to apply.

Candidates who have been selected for interview will hear shortly after the closing date.

The recruitment process will include an in-person interview in our office in Edinburgh. Please let us know if you have any access needs during the selection process.

Closing date: Monday 12th of January 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: Wednesday 28th of January 2026
Start date: February - March 2026