We are looking a motivated and experienced educator to join our Community & Engagement team as our Youth Lead. In this role you will develop and lead an exciting variety of ongoing and on-off activities that support young people aged 11-25 to develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to take action for nature and take steps towards a career in conservation.

If you have the ability to inspire and motivate young people, excellent teaching skills and experience in practical conservation, we want to hear from you. You’ll need a full driving licence, and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

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.

Funding support from the Ernest Cook Trust has enabled this hire.

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 and an enhanced DBS check.

Start date: as soon as possible

Contract type: 3 years fixed term, part time 30 hours per week

Staff Benefits

Avon Wildlife Trust provides a range of benefits for employees including;