Head of People & Resources

Are you an experienced people and resources manager with a passion for making a difference?

Avon Wildlife Trust are looking for a Head of People and Resources to shape the development of
our workforce and ensure that our staff and volunteers have everything they need to fulfil
their roles.

Like many organisations, we have recently moved to a hybrid working approach including
homeworking and operational hubs throughout our area. We have embraced collaborative online
working through Microsoft Teams and are making the transition to fully cloud based IT systems.
We are operating effectively in our new model, but much remains to be done to ensure that staff
and volunteers are supported by the best systems and facilities that we can provide. The Head
of People and Resources is a new role in the Trust, introduced to help make and maintain this
transition. You will also support the operation of our Board and the governance of the Trust.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about driving a positive culture of continuous
improvement in people and operations, including workforce development, facilities, HR, health
and safety, safeguarding, IT, governance, project management and equality, diversity and
inclusion. If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

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. 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 child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two work references.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 8th May 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview to be on Thursday 23rd May 2024.

Applicants may be asked to attend a second interview, anticipated to be on Wednesday 29th May
2024.