Vacancy at Avon Wildlife Trust
Support the effective operation and smooth running of Avon Wildlife Trust’s wildflower nursery. This includes implementing seasonal and operational processes and assisting with the production of plants, sales of plants and seeds and volunteer training. Assist in relationship building with partners, customers and the public and help to create an informative experience to inspire people to take action for nature through wildlife gardening.
· Support the delivery of events on site and nursery events off site
· Assist with volunteer training and support
· Document experience through written narrative, photos and/or videos, liaising closely with the communications & marketing team
Throughout the 12-month traineeship, the postholder will be supported to reflect on and evidence progress against the learning outcomes identified below. The postholder will gain skills and knowledge in these areas through supported work experience, training and eLearning.
Benefits:
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• 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) pro rata plus long service loyalty scheme
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature
PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING: Please ensure you have completed an application form before continuing. You will be asked to upload this document (found below and on the website).
Apply by filling in the application form please fill this out paying particular attention to the details of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, which is used for shortlisting against the person specification.
It is best not to assume prior knowledge and higher scoring is more likely if you explain carefully why you meet the person specification in the Job Description.
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.
Deadline: 11.59pm Sunday 1st November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview by an initial selection panel. First interviews will be online on Monday 9th November 2026.
(Please let us know in your application if you are unable to make any of these dates - we may be able to arrange a suitable alternative)
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Application form WORD | Wildflower_Nursery_Trainee_-_Application_Form.docx |
| Application form PDF | Wildflower_Nursery_Trainee_-_Application_Form.pdf |
| Job Description | Wildflower_Nursery_Trainee_-_Job_Description.pdf |