Bristol Zoo Project
South Gloucestershire
Closing date for applications is: 6th Mar 2024
Bristol Zoological Society, the conservation and education charity that runs and operates Bristol Zoo Project, higher education programmes and conservation projects across the world, is recruiting two Volunteer Services Coordinators. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Volunteer Services team. If you would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact hr@bzsociety.org.uk.
We are committed to employing from all areas of the community, we value equality and diversity across our workforce and aim to ensure our staff is reflective of the diversity of the community. In support of this commitment, we welcome applications from the Global Majority.
We are looking for Volunteer Services Coordinators to join the Volunteer Services team to support our volunteers across the society. We have over 200 volunteers who support our staff in a variety of different roles at Bristol Zoo Project and in the community. This role would support the recruitment and training of volunteers, supporting the staff in managing volunteers and supervising some volunteer schemes on a daily basis.
The role will help to realise our vision of saving wildlife together, and you will be involved in supporting our transformation programme – driving visitor numbers at Bristol Zoo Project and excitement as plans for the new Zoo progress.
We know that everyone here at the Society can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident Employer, if you identify yourself as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 definition and can demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification, we will guarantee an interview.
Benefits include:
1. 30 days of annual leave and bank holidays (Pro-rated, inclusive of bank hols) increasing with length of service
2. Access to our company pension scheme
3. Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
4. Death in service benefit (x3 salary)
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Other flexible benefits include gym discounts and access to a health cash plan
7. Hybrid working for certain roles, to allow you to work where you work best - We’re happy to discuss flexible working
8. Family friendly policies
9. Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
The closing date for applications is 6th of March. Interviews will be held on W/C 25th March.
Our careers portal will ask you to upload your CV and a covering letter for this role.
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