Volunteer Manager
The Trust have recently implemented a new Volunteer Management System to help streamline and expand our volunteer programme.
The Volunteer Manager will lead on this, while supporting Volunteer leads across the organisation, to ensure that we provide a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and effective volunteer experience.
Working closely with the Head of People and Resources to create a Volunteer strategy, the volunteer manager will work in collaboration with departments to identify new opportunities.
If you are highly personable, well-organised, experienced in managing complex programmes and have a passion from the natural world, we would love 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.
The Wildlife Trusts value diversity and 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
If you are interested in applying, please download the Application Form, Job Description and Equal Opportunities Form at the bottom of this page and fill in your application 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.
PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING: Please ensure you have completed an application form before continuing, 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 Tuesday 6th 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 Tuesday 13th May 2025.
Step 3 – Second interview for leading candidates will be in person on Tuesday 20th 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 your completed application marked 'confidential' to: HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date.
Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 6th May 2025
If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk for an informal chat.
For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept CVs. No agencies please.
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