Grow Wilder Site Manager

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Bristol seeks an enthusiastic individual for the Grow Wilder Site Manager role. You will manage a nature-rich community hub, developing partnerships, and engaging visitors to take action for wildlife. This part-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and promote biodiversity through various activities. Apply by submitting your application via the HR portal.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature, habitats and the environment.
• Good understanding of site, people, and landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Grow Wilder site.
• Create wildlife-friendly habitats.
• Propagate and sell wildflowers.

Job description

Job Summary

Grow Wilder is Avon Wildlife Trusts unique, nature-rich community hub and learning centre for Bristol. A six acre site, including a wildflower nursery and pop‑up café, where the Trust works in partnership with organisations and community groups to give people of all ages and backgrounds opportunities to connect with nature. Together we engage a diverse audience through food growing and nature activities in a safe and inspiring place, which delivers positive social impact.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual to manage and develop the site at Grow Wilder in line with the site strategy and Avon Wildlife Trusts overarching strategy. Maximising the sites potential to inspire and engage visitors, volunteers, the broader community, and land partners to take action for wildlife through wildlife‑friendly habitat creation and food growing.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing, developing and maintaining use of Grow Wilder’s site, for wildlife-friendly habitat creation, propagation and sale of wildflowers, and food growing, for the benefit of nature and overall biodiversity.

Qualifications

Passion for nature, habitats and the environment with a good understanding of site, people and landscapes.

Position Details

Part time, 30 hours per week (4 or 5 days out of 7). Permanent position.

Location

Grow Wilder, 181 Frenchay Park Road, Bristol, BS16 1EL.

Contact and Application

If you are interested in applying, please download the Job Description, Application Form and Equality and Diversity monitoring at the bottom of this page.

Fill in your application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring before proceeding to ‘Apply Now’. Please pay particular attention to the details of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills. It is best not to assume prior knowledge; higher scoring is more likely if you explain carefully why you meet the person specification in the Job Description.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be asked to attach your completed documents via our HR portal as part of the submission process. The portal will stay open for 24 hours to allow you to upload your documents. If the portal has closed, please email your documents to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview on 25th November 2025. Leading candidates may then be asked to attend a second interview in person on 2nd December 2025.

For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept only CVs. For discussion or questions, please email us and a conversation can be arranged.

The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

• Grow Wilder Site Manager - Application Form.docx
• Grow Wilder Site Manager - Job Description.pdf
• Grow Wilder Site Manager - Equality and Diversity Monitoring 2025.docx