IT Manager
Salary £ 34,220 FTE
Bristol
Vacancy listed 11/09/2026
Application deadline 06/10/2026
Details
 Overall purpose of job

To  support with managing the Trust’s internal IT services and provide support to all employees 

To provide IT related project management support, joint oversight of systems and training on IT software and systems. 

 
Main responsibilities

·      Joint responsibility for supporting employees with use of all The Trust’s IT systems. 

·      Oversight of the in-house IT ticketing systems. 

·      Working with the Head of People & Resources to have joint oversight of IT related hardware, with forward planning for periodic equipment refreshes. 

·      Provide technical support for all Trust facilities, including offices and working hubs. 

·      Work closely with all departments to provide training in order to increase skills levels. 

·      Carry out IT induction’s and system integration for all new employees. 

·      Work with the People team to set up new starters and allocate equipment where needed. 

·      Provide IT support for internal and external Trust meetings and events, where necessary. 

·      Inputting into the IT budget, which is managed by the Head of People & Operations. 

·      Develop a working relationship with the Trust’s external IT provider, who will provide ad hoc support for complex IT issues and project work. 

·      Proactively monitor and respond to changing cyber security landscape.

·      Manage the Trust's network infrastructure, connectivity and wireless networks.

·      Manage backup, recovery and resilience planning.

·       Produce reports on IT services to present to the board.

Benefits

• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts and Cycle Scheme
• Wildlife Trusts Diversity networks
• Paid volunteering day
• Training and development
• One free Avon Wildlife Trust run course day per year
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) plus long service loyalty scheme
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature

Notes

PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING: Please ensure you have completed an application form (found on the website: https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/ or below, before continuing. You will be asked to upload this document.

This portal expires for editing after 24 hours, If you have been locked out of editing your application, you may send your completed documents to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk. If you have any issues submitting your application, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Higher scoring is more likely if you explain carefully why you meet the person specification in the Role Description.

To apply by post, please send applications marked confidential to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date.

Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 6th October 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview by an initial selection panel. First interviews may be online on Monday 12th October 2026.

If required, a Second interview for leading candidates will be the week commencing 19th October 2026.

(Please let us know on your application form if you are unable to make any of these dates - we may be able to arrange a suitable alternative)

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and a conversation can be arranged.

For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept only CVs.

Attached documents
Title File
Job description IT_Manager_-_Job_Description-_September_26.pdf
Application form Word IT_Manager_-_Application_Form.docx
Application form PDF IT_Manager_-_Application_Form.pdf
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