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.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management and people skills, a deep understanding of youth engagement and outdoor learning, and a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of nature in all children and young people.

Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity working to protect and restore wildlife in Bristol, Bath, and the West of England. We aim to enable nature to recover on a grand scale, with more abundant wildlife in our cities and countryside. We work with schools and communities, landowners and volunteers, people of all ages and backgrounds to develop wildlife-rich places and wildlife-rich lives. We create, connect, and care for places rich in wildlife, champion the value of nature, and inspire people and communities to care for wildlife.

The Trust has over 16,000 members, manages 31 nature reserves, and educates 10,000 children a year. Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer 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 have robust child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two references and an enhanced DBS check.

This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave, up to one year or until the return of the post holder if sooner.

Experience
Proven experience in project management and leading youth engagement or outdoor learning programmes. Experience working with children, young people, schools, and community groups is essential.

About you
You are passionate about nature and education, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are committed to inclusivity and diversity, able to inspire and support a team, and work collaboratively with a range of partners. You have a proactive approach to ensuring programmes are impactful and financially sustainable.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, environmental education, or a related field are desirable. Enhanced DBS check and two references are required due to the nature of the role.