Learning Manager (Children & Young People) (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a driven and passionate Project Manager to lead our work with children and young people across Avon Wildlife Trust.

Brief description of role

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 want 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. We are 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.

Part time, 33 hours per week, can be over four or five days, regular days and times to be agreed.

Fixed term to cover maternity leave – up to one year or return of the post holder if sooner.