Avon Wildlife Trust has exciting plans for nature’s recovery in the former Avon region. We want to create and restore habitats, enable people to take action for wildlife, and secure more land for nature in our local area.

We are looking for a Head of Fundraising to cover maternity leave, who can galvanise support for our work from funders, members, corporates and donors, help with continuing to develop a high-performing fundraising team, and support colleagues in developing fundable projects towards nature’s recovery  engaging people and bringing wildlife back. If this is you, we want to hear from you.

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. We also have robust child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two work references.

Contract type: Fixed Term, minimum 9 months

Starting salary:  £43,690– £44,871 per annum,pro rata depending on experience

Hours of work: 30-37 hours per week can be full or part time. We are happy to consider a job share.

Location: Hybrid- Based at our Bristol office with flexible working at various AWT locations, and from home. Job share will be considered.

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Application Form, Job Pack and Equality and Diversity monitoring at the bottom of this page. Before proceeding to 'Apply Now', fill in your application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring.

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 48 hours to allow you to upload your documents. If the portal has closed, please email your documents to HR@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

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PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING: Please ensure you have completed an application form before continuing to apply. You will be asked to upload this document.

This portal expires for editing after 24 hours, If you have been locked out of editing your application, you may send your completed documents to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk. If you have any issues submitting your application, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Selection process
Application and selection is through a three-step process. It starts with AWT’s standard application form, so please fill this out, 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.

Step 1 – Apply by filling in the application form.
CVs may be supplied as additional information but will not be used for initial shortlisting, rather used in subsequent steps.
Deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 18^th May 2025. This process will produce a shortlist of candidates.

Step 2 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview by an initial selection panel. First interviews will be on Friday 23^rd May 2025.

Step 3 – Second interview for leading candidates will be on or around Friday 30^th May 2025.

(Please let us know in your application if you are unable to make any of these dates - we may be able to arrange a suitable alternative)

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, Sunday 18th May 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.

No agencies please.

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