Independent Disability Advisory Group Members (IDAG)

Job title:

Independent Disability Advisory Group Members (IDAG)

Company

Transport for London

Job description

Shape the inclusivity of London’s transport network.
Appointments to Independent Disability Advisory Group (IDAG) Member positions.The opportunityTransport for London (TfL) is looking to appoint new Members to its highly esteemed and well-regarded Independent Disability Advisory Group (IDAG). This is an opportunity to drive and shape the accessibility and inclusivity of the transport in London, enabling social participation and the city’s future growth. As a member you will make a tangible difference in the lives of disabled people. By joining IDAG you will have the chance to make recommendations and influence policies, projects, and initiatives that directly impact millions of people who rely on TfL’s services every day.TfL is responsible for London Underground, London Buses, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line, London Trams, London River Services, many of the roads in London, and regulates London’s taxi and private hire services.As a Member, you will have a proven understanding of TfL’s successes and challenges, combined with a genuine interest and passion for promoting equity and inclusion in all aspects of London’s transport provision. Using your experience in the private, public, academic or voluntary sectors you will support TfL in delivering a safe, accessible, inclusive world leading transport system for Londoners, visitors and all users in the years to come.Time and feeMembers are expected to spend approximately one to two days per month on this role, including attending regular IDAG meetings. The maximum time commitment to the role is 30 days per year.Members are not employed by TfL or the Greater London Authority (GLA) to ensure the group’s independence. The basic fee for IDAG members is £500 per day.TfL covers pre-agreed costs for any reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings, including access costs.Candidate requirementsThe ideal candidates will:

• Have experience of living with disability and a personal understanding of what it is like to experience barriers when travelling in London (essential)
• Be experts or leaders in their field and will have already proved themselves at a high level (essential)
• Be able to operate in a high profile, publicly accountable environment (essential)
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the social and political context and dynamics in which TfL operates (essential)
• Be able to provide credible, high quality and strategic advice to help shape policy, guide strategy and support organisational and Mayoral objectives, within the context of the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation (essential)
• Be able to scrutinise, probe and challenge decision making in a manner that is constructive, fair and robust (essential)
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following: the social model of disability; disabled people’s rights; accessibility standards and good practice within a transport context; equity and inclusion; social justice; human rights (essential)

In addition to attending regular meetings, IDAG Members, depending on their knowledge, skills and experience, provide an expert review function for Equality Impact Assessments, tender documents and other plans, to help ensure decisions are robust, objective and evidence based. Members may also work directly with project teams in a dedicated advisory capacity.Members undertake public engagements and participate in communication activity on behalf of IDAG, where this does not conflict with their independent status.All Members are required to adhere to high ethical standards, understand and embrace the ‘Principles of Public Life’ as defined by the Nolan Committee, and comply with TfL’s Gifts and Hospitality policy.IDAG benefits from a broad range of skills and experience. We are particularly interested in hearing from those who have expertise in one or more of the following fields:

• Built environment and major infrastructure projects
• Inclusive design
• Urban space planning
• Active travel and micromobility
• Digital technology and innovation
• Marketing and communications
• Equality impact assessments
• Data ethics and bias
• Corporate Social Responsibility, corporate purpose and social impact
• Health inequalities
• Customer experience
• Environment and sustainability
• Systems, culture and behaviour change
• Lived and/or professional understanding of inequity on the grounds of race, ethnicity, faith, gender, age, sexual orientation, poverty and/or class

The role is only open to external candidates due to IDAG being independent as there would be a conflict of interest if we appointed an employee of TfL. Therefore, these roles are not open to any TfL employees applying.Join our IDAG members for an online Q&A on Monday 8 July 13:00-14:00 to hear more about their role and what it’s like being a panel member.How to applyPlease submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (no more than 2 A4 pages Arial size 12) along with a cover letter (no more than 1 A4 pages Arial size 12) in a PDF format.We recommend that you consider the skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your application outlines where meet these criteria.All applications will be acknowledged. Any potential conflict of interests will also be explored.Closing date for applications will be Friday 19 July at 23:59hrs.We anticipate for 1st stage interviews to take place from mid-August 2024.For a more detailed copy of the Role Profile, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team at Transport for London on talentacquisitionandexecutiverecruitment@tfl.gov.ukEquality, Diversity and InclusionWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all the essential criteria.

Expected salary

£500 per day

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:38:07 GMT

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