Learning Manager - Children & Young People (Maternity Cover)


Location
Bristol
Hours
Part time, 33 hours per week, can be over four or five days, regular days and times to be agreed
Salary
£35,122 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and passionate Learning Manager to lead our work with children and young people across Avon Wildlife Trust. 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. Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wildlife in Bristol, Bath, and the West of England. We aim to enable nature to recover on a grand scale, creating wildlife-rich places and inspiring people and communities to care for wildlife. The Trust manages 31 nature reserves, educates 10,000 children annually, and has over 16,000 members. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave for up to one year or until the post holder returns, whichever is sooner. The role requires adherence to robust child safeguarding policies, including two references and an enhanced DBS check.
Experience
Strong project management and people skills with a deep understanding of youth engagement and outdoor learning.
About you
Passionate about fostering a lifelong love of nature in children and young people. Committed to inclusivity and diversity. Able to support and inspire a team and work collaboratively with schools, community groups, and external partners.
Qualifications
Enhanced DBS check required. Two references required. Experience in youth engagement, outdoor learning, or related fields is highly desirable.
Avon Wildlife Trust
