Contract Type: Permanent Part-time Salary: £25,598 to £27,149 - pro rata Working Hours: 22.5 Location: Bristol Closing Date: 30/11/2025 Job Category: Enterprises Region / Division: Bristol Business Unit: Enterprises Job Introduction Project Lead - Splinters Wood Workshop
Location: Brandon Trust, Elm Tree Farm

Hours: 22.5 per week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) with Occasional weekends for events/markets

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about creativity, inclusion, and community impact?Brandon Trust is looking for a dynamic and driven Project Lead to co-run our Splinters Wood Workshop - a thriving social enterprise that empowers individuals with learning disabilities and autism through meaningful employment and skill-building.

About the Role
As Project Lead, you'll oversee the day-to-day and strategic operations of Splinters, ensuring it remains a high-performing, inclusive, and commercially successful enterprise.You'll lead a diverse team of staff, volunteers, and supported employees, driving income generation, community engagement, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial performance, sales, and product development
• Manage stock, suppliers, and workshop resources
• Create inclusive roles and coach supported employees and co-farmers
• Deliver person-centred support and conduct regular reviews
• Build strong community and stakeholder relationships
• Promote the enterprise through social media and local outreach
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all workshop activities

What We're Looking For

• Experience in woodwork, customer service, and team leadership
• A flexible, resilient, and inclusive approach to work
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Confidence working independently and managing diverse teams
• A full clean driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or Joinery
• UK manual driving licence

Why Join Brandon Trust?

• Be part of a values-led organisation making real social impact
• Access to training, supervision, and development opportunities
• Work in a creative, supportive, and inclusive environment

Ready to lead with purpose and creativity? Apply now and help shape a brighter future through woodwork, community, and inclusion.

Please note: Some roles can be popular. We reserve the right to close the job advert when we reach capacity.

Attached documents:

• Splinters PL Job Description - 15-10-25.docx

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