We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working Events & Operations Officer.

You will be working within the Grow Wilder team,  managing and planning bookings and on-site operations relating to all events and space hire.

You will thrive on maximising repeat business as well as successfully creating new business through your involvement in developing and marketing a range of activities such as education, lifelong learning, employee engagement and wellbeing days.  

You will work with the communications team, contributing to a wide range of digital and non-digital channels using accessible communications to reach a wide range of audiences.

As a person who loves meeting new people, you will liaise with numerous stakeholders such as internal staff, tutors and businesses to plan and manage bookings, which you will underpin with your excellent administration skills and attention to detail. 

Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife.

The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. 

Part time, 30 hours per week ( 4 or 5 days out of 7)

Fixed-term for one year initially

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Job Description, Application Form and Equality and Diversity monitoring at the bottom of this page. 

Fill in your application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring before proceeding to 'Apply Now'.

Please fill out the application form paying particular attention to the details of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, which is used for shortlisting against the person specification. It is best not to assume prior knowledge and higher scoring is more likely if you explain carefully why you meet the person specification in the Job Description.

When you click 'Apply Now' you will be asked to attach your completed documents via our HR portal as part of the submission process. The portal will stay open for 24 hours to allow you to upload your documents. If the portal has closed, please email your documents to HR@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Apply Now

To apply by post, please send applications marked confidential to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date.

Closing date: 11:59pm Wednesday 12th November 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online) Friday 21st November 2025.

Leading candidates may then be asked to attend a second interview in person on Thursday 27th November 2025.

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and a conversation can be arranged.

For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept only CVs.

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