You will lead all of our work with children and young people, including our growing Youth programme, and our well-loved school visits programme. You will support our dynamic Learning and Youth Officers, and work with schools, community groups and external partners, to ensure initiatives are inclusive, impactful, financially sustainable and aligned with our strategic goals. 

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management and people skills, a deep understanding of youth engagement and outdoor learning, and a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of nature in all children and young people.

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.

Avon Wildlife Trust 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 and an enhanced DBS check.

Part time, 33 hours per week, can be over four or five days, regular days and times to be agreed

Fixed term to cover maternity leave - up to one year or return of the post holder if sooner

Staff Benefits:

• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts and Cycle Scheme
• Wildlife Trusts Diversity networks
• Paid volunteering day
• Training and development
• One free AWT course day per year
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) pro rata
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Application Form, Job Description 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 3rd December 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview Thursday 11th December 2025. Some interview questions will be sent in advance of the interview)

Leading candidates may then be asked to attend a second interview on Wednesday 17th December2025.

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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