In this role you will work to scale up our highly successful community pilot project, Wildlife Champions, to reach a further 17 urban and rural communities in areas of high deprivation across South Gloucestershire and the county of Bristol.

Our Wildlife Champions programme is designed to empower and resource community-led action for nature’s recovery, through peer-learning networks, training and mentoring. The successful candidate will recruit, support and mentor Wildlife Champions to act as ambassadors for nature and implement positive actions for the benefit of their communities.

This transformative project, supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, is designed to empower a network of people - Team Wilder - to inspire others and put nature at the heart of everyday life.

In return you’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive charity that is making a real difference for nature locally and regionally.

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. 

This project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Full time, 37 hours per week

Fixed-term – May 2025 to March 2028

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Job Description, Application Form 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 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: 9.00am Friday 14th March 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at Grow Wilder on Wednesday 19th March 2025.

Leading candidates may then be asked to attend a second interview.

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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