Grow Wilder Support Crew

The Wildlife Trusts is hiring for the Grow Wilder Support Crew in Bristol, UK. This casual role requires weekend support for site operations, mainly on Saturdays, from March/April to October. Responsibilities include overseeing site operations, assisting visitors, and supporting events. The pay is £13.59 per hour with holiday entitlement. Applicants must undergo a DBS check and have a valid first aid certificate. Immediate start is preferred.
Grow Wilder Support Crew

Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025 Salary: £13.59 per hour plus 12.07% rolled up holiday entitlement Contract type: Casual / Working hours: Flexible Location:

Grow Wilder,

181 Frenchay Park Road , Bristol, BS16 1EL We are looking for weekend support to help run site operations during the growing season, based at our stunning Grow Wilder site.

We are looking for one or more Support Crew for Grow Wilder, Avon Wildlife Trust’s flagship reserve in north Bristol. You will be helping to run site operations, mainly on Saturday, but there may be evening and other weekend work available.

The amount of work we can offer depends on demand and will vary across the year. We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.

Brief: Saturday Site Operators for day shifts, helping to run site operations.

Timelines: Between March/April to October initially. Subject to successful outcomes, we may consider offering more shifts on additional days.

Shift times: Typically 9 – 5, with some minor variation possible, depending on the day requirements. These will be specified in advance of the shift.

Pay: £13.59 per hour plus 12.07% rolled-up pay for holiday entitlement.

We have robust safeguarding policies, this role requires two references and you must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Training: You will be given a full site induction and will shadow site staff initially, with a view to becoming autonomous over time.

Ideally you will have a valid first aid certificate including outdoor first aid.

Tasks We will be asking you to do some or all of the following:
• First point of contact for site visitors and customer questions
• Oversee site operations with a view to keeping people safe and informed
• Open up and lock up for space hires
• Wildflower sales
• Vegetable sales
• Watering
• Event support, including handling questions or general site requests from the catering team
• Any ad hoc queries or wider assistance to individuals and groups as needed

Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife.

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

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring at the bottom of this page and fill in your application before proceeding to ‘Apply Now’.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be asked to attach your completed documents via our HR portal as part of the submission process.

To apply by post, please send your completed application marked ‘confidential’ to: HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date.

Closing date: We are actively interviewing for these posts – so will be conducting interviews as applications come in and will be ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.

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

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For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept only CVs. No agencies please.

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