We are looking for weekend support to help run site operations during the growing season, based at our stunning Grow Wilder site.

We are looking for two or more Support Crew for Grow Wilder, Avon Wildlife Trust's flagship reserve in north Bristol. You will be helping to run site operations, mainly on Saturday, but there may be evening and other weekend work available.

The amount of work we can offer depends on demand and will vary across the year. We are looking for people who can start as soon as possible and over the summer months.

Work Location: Grow Wilder, 181 Frenchay Park Road, Bristol, BS16 1EL

Brief: Saturday team members for day shifts, helping to run site operations.

Timelines: Between March to October initially. Subject to successful outcomes, we may consider offering more shifts on additional days.

Shift times: Typically 9.00am – 5.00pm, with some minor variation possible, depending on the day requirements, including a 20 minute break. These will be specified in advance of the shift.

Pay: £13.59 per hour plus 12.07% rolled-up pay for holiday entitlement.

We have robust safeguarding policies, this role requires two references and you must be willing to undergo a DBS check.

Training available: You will be given a full site induction and will shadow site staff initially, with a view to becoming autonomous over time.

We will consult the Grow Wilder Risk Assessment and ensure you are comfortable with all tasks and well equipped to handle various scenarios.

Ideally you will have a valid first aid certificate including outdoor first aid.

Reporting to: Grow Wilder Site Manager or other members of staff

We will be asking you to do some or all of the following:

 Tasks 

• First point of contact for site visitors and customer questions
• Oversee site operations with a view to keeping people safe and informed
• Open up and lock up for space hires
• Wildflower sales
• Vegetable sales
• Watering
• Event support, including handling questions or general site requests from the catering team
• Any ad hoc queries or wider assistance to individuals and groups as needed.

Skills required for the post:

• Good communication skills, be able to engage with individuals and groups in a welcoming and informative way.
• Have a broad awareness of health and safety on site. Be aware of the kinds of risks that can occur when opening to the public and an understanding of suitable interventions necessary to keep everyone safe.
• Have a keen interest in the work that Grow Wilder is doing and insights into the type of groups that want to use the space.
• Demonstrate experience of taking responsibility for resources such as money, physical assets (for example,  buildings, spaces or equipment) and people. 

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Benefits:

• Flexible working on a casual contract
• Opportunity to work at our flagship urban growing hub, learning centre and wildflower nursery
• Full site induction
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature

About us - Grow Wilder: 

Grow Wilder was established in 2012 as an urban growing hub, learning centre, and wildflower nursery for Bristol and surrounding areas.

Avon Wildlife Trust has a vision to establish Grow Wilder as a special place that engages and inspires local people and communities to support nature’s recovery. Through demonstration, learning, and events, Grow Wilder connects people with nature, to restore and conserve natural habitats in Bristol and beyond.

About us - Avon Wildlife Trust: 

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.

Contact Details and How to Apply:

Application is by CV and covering letter, please say how you meet the criteria required for the role as outlined in the ‘tasks’ and skills required section in the advert.

Please also download Equality and Diversity Monitoring at the bottom of this page and complete before proceeding to 'Apply Now'.

When you click 'Apply Now' you will be asked to attach your completed documents via our HR portal as part of the submission process. 

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

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Closing date: We are actively interviewing for these posts - so will be conducting interviews as applications come in and will be ready to hire if we find the right person before the job advert closes. 

For equal opportunities purposes, all CVs must be submitted with a covering letter. 

No agencies please.