Head of People and Operations

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

Avon Wildlife Trust are looking for a Head of People and Operations to shape the development of
our workforce and operations 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 Operations 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 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. Avon Wildlife Trust provides
a range of benefits for employees including;

• Employer pension contribution 5%
• Life assurance – death in service
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid working
• Pay Progression
• One day a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee assistance programme

If you are interested in this position, the job description and details on how to apply can be
found at www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs. Please use
the portal to upload your completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form, email
to [email protected] or post to HR,
17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday, November 20th 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview to take place on Friday 1st
December 2023. 

Leading candidates may then be asked to attend a second interview to take place
on Friday 8th December 2023.

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email [email protected] and a conversation can be
arranged.

No CVs or agencies please. Charity No: 280422

For an informal chat about the role please contact [email protected]