Avon Wildlife Trust wants to see nature restored on a grand scale across the region and we have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen. Do you have a passion to protect wildlife and inspire people? We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working Nature Reserves Officer to join AWT’s Nature Reserves & Land Management team in an exciting role.

You will be supporting the management nature reserves to maintain and enhance their wildlife value and contributing towards natures recovery in Avon.

We are looking for someone with a track record in managing land for conservation, inspiring a range of volunteers and mentoring placements. You will have a good understanding of habitat restoration, resource protection and the UK conservation framework.  

Avon Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage over 30 nature reserves- from ancient woodland to nationally important wetlands, peatlands and wildflower meadows. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the region and inspire local communities and people of all ages to care for wildlife where they live.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side. . We also have robust safeguarding policies, and this role requires two work references and an enhanced DBS check.

The role is full time (37 hours per week) and  one year fixed term maternity cover to end of September 2025 or return of the post holder, whichever is sooner. 

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Application Form, Job Description, and Equality and Diversity monitoring 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. 

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: 11.59am Sunday 8th September 2024

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 job and  person specification in the Job Description.

Step 1 – Apply by filling in the application form, this process will produce a shortlist of candidates.
(CVs may be supplied as additional information but will not be used for initial shortlisting, rather used in subsequent steps.)
Deadline: 11.59am Sunday 8th September  2024.

Step 2 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview by an initial selection panel. First interviews will be on Tuesday 17th September 2024.

Step 3 – Second interview for leading candidates will be in person on Tuesday 24th September 2024.

(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)

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

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