Chief Executive

Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real difference? Lead this dedicated charity, protecting and restoring the beauty of our environment and wildlife.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 27th November

Who we are.

We care for 30 nature reserves, ranging from ancient bluebell woods and Iron Age forts to nationally important wetlands that serve as havens for rare wading birds and wildflower meadows.

Our educational and community programmes help people of all ages connect with and benefit from the natural world around them while empowering them to contribute to nature’s recovery.

We collaborate with landowners across the region to reverse wildlife decline by creating connected living landscapes.

About the role.

We are looking for a CEO who can provide dynamic, inclusive leadership to a team of over 50 staff and 1,500 volunteers, working together to deliver our ambitious 2030 strategy.

As CEO, you will make a significant ecological impact by managing over 1,000 hectares of nature reserves, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving innovative nature-based solutions to tackle climate change, support wildlife and restore biodiversity.

We have several exciting opportunities on the horizon. To realise their full potential, we need a leader who can deliver on our strategic ambitions for 2030 and is comfortable operating in a complex charity with commercial, environmental, and educational priorities. You will serve as an influential ambassador for us locally, regionally, and nationally, including with donors, the local community, landowners, MPs, councillors, fellow Wildlife Trusts, and other charities.

We seek a leader with successful senior management experience, ideally within conservation or the charity sector. Strong strategic planning, communication, and financial management skills are essential. You should also have a proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders and generating sustainable income streams.

Above all, you must have a passion for nature conservation and the ability to inspire and unite teams.

Join us in leading Avon Wildlife Trust to create a wilder future for the West of England, where both people and nature can thrive.

Apply now to be part of something truly transformative for nature and people!

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 27th November.