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Our rivers and estuaries are under suffering. Could you help fight for healthy rivers and shape our charity for the next few years? Are you a leader with a passion for protecting the environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team working to preserve one of the most precious resources in our community? One of the national network of Rivers Trusts, we are focused on the Arun, Rother and Western Streams Catchments in West Sussex — home to a range of special and rare species and habitats, including sea trout and otter and rare chalk streams. Our aim is to help improve local water quality and river habitats which are under pressure from climate change, pollution, water abstraction, development and more. As our Trust matures and grows, we recognise the need to strengthen our board of Trustees, specifically with fundraising experience. As a Trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our riverscapes. You’ll work alongside a dedicated group of individuals to protect and preserve this vital ecosystem. Responsibilities include:Participating in regular meetings and decision making.Act as a role model and advocate for the trust.Assessing and managing risks.Ensuring the trust’s resources are used appropriately.Working with the WSRT team on fundraising. Learn more about Western Sussex Rivers Trust on their website. If you are passionate about protecting the environment, have experience of fundraising and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply to become a Trustee, and help us preserve this precious resource for future generations. We are looking for people with diverse perspectives, so we welcome people with no experience of being a trustee (or lots!). If you are interested in this position please get in touch.

Boyne Rivers Trust (BRT) is an environmental charity to the conservation and protection of the Boyne River catchment. The vision of the Trust is for a ​‘Thriving River Catchment, valued and protected by its communities’. The aim of the trust is to protect, enhance and restore the water bodies of the Boyne catchment through community-led projects and activities. Job Summary The Farm Advisor will work with farmers, across the Boyne catchment, to identify potential changes in agricultural and land management practices, intended to bring about improved water quality and freshwater habitats at a catchment-scale, whilst also benefiting farm businesses. The post-holder will undertake one-to-one farm visits, working with landowners to identify ways to reduce the risk and impact of diffuse and point-source water pollution from agriculture. This will be done through non-regulatory farmyard and field assessments to identify possible water protection measures and the production of bespoke farm water management plans. The Farm Advisor will also aim to raise awareness, improve understanding and acceptance amongst farmers and land managers of diffuse and point-source pollution from agriculture and its impact on water quality and the wider water environment. Engagement with farmers in the Boyne catchment will seek to create, through a voluntary approach, a sense of ownership and achievement within the farming community in relation to improving water quality and water dependent species and habitats in the catchments across the Boyne Rivers Trust’s operational area. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of a small, growing, and enthusiastic team. This new role is essential to the growth and development of the Trust to make a real difference to the biodiversity, habitats and ecosystems of the Boyne Catchment. Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the responsibilities and person specification. Application Process Please send a CV, brief email, and completed Application Form to: info@boyneriverstrust.ieClosing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 1^st of April 2025.

Wessex Rivers Trust (Wessex RT) is an environmental charity, dedicated to the protection and conservation of rivers and chalk streams in the Wessex area. Wessex RT is part of the Rivers Trust movement; the umbrella organisation helping to protect and enhance most of the UK’s rivers. The Trust acknowledges that educating and engaging with a wide and diverse audience is essential to sustaining long-term interest in our local rivers and chalk streams and empowering local communities to take ownership of these precious habitats. To deliver on this ambition, the Trust offers an exciting education programme to all areas of Wessex. Role purpose and summary Do you have a passion for the environment and education? Are you interested in helping Wessex Rivers Trust deliver river education sessions? Apply to be an Education Volunteer today!Wessex Rivers Trust is looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to support the Education and Engagement team deliver sessions to school groups, home education groups, youth groups (e.g. scouting and guiding) and at public events. The role will be mostly site-based working, either by a river or in-school, with occasional visits to our head office in Salisbury. Please see the attached job description below for more information and visit the Wessex Rivers Trust’s website to learn more about the Trust’s work. Apply To apply for this position please email us at recruitment@​wessexrt.​org.​uk letting us know in a few sentences why you’d like to volunteer with us. Please also include your CV (3 pages maximum). 

About the Role Severn Rivers Ecology, the consultancy arm of Severn Rivers Trust, is expanding. We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Ecologist to join our Development Team and help drive the growth of our diverse commercial services. From conducting botanical surveys and habitat feasibility assessments to delivering ambitious, hands-on projects — such as our flagship Severn Woodlands initiative — this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting ecological impact across the region. This is a varied, seasonal, and highly rewarding role, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Do Deliver a range of ecological services including surveys, assessments, and habitat creation projects Lead and support practical land management activities Manage project timelines, resources, and reporting requirements Build and maintain strong client relationships Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality consultancy outcomes Support the continued development and reputation of Severn Rivers Ecology as a leading consultancy About You We’re looking for someone who brings: A strong background in ecology and practical land management Demonstrated experience in project management and client engagement Confidence to work independently as well as part of a team Excellent organisational and communication skills A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering meaningful environmental change Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering environmental work with an organisation committed to real-world impact. You’ll play a key role in shaping our consultancy’s future and will be supported by a motivated and friendly team with big ambitions. https://www.severnriverstrust.…

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week over 4 days) Contract: Fixed term contract of 12 months Area of work: Predominantly in the London area Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring London’s rare urban chalk streams. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated community engagement professional to take a leading role in the Development Phase of Chalk Streams in the City, an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiative. This project will restore 75 km of rare urban chalk stream habitat and connect over 20,000 people with their local rivers through hands-on conservation, education, and citizen science. As Development Lead, you will shape the Trust’s first Engagement Strategy, coordinate an extensive community consultation programme, and manage the London Volunteering and Engagement Programme. You will also oversee delivery partners and help develop a major funding application for the next phase of work. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in strategic project management, collaborative programme design, and large-scale heritage funding. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a nationally significant project, gaining valuable experience in programme design, partnership working, and heritage lottery funding. Though fixed-term, it offers exceptional scope to develop your portfolio, broaden your network, and make a lasting contribution to environmental engagement and river restoration. Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you – we’d love to hear from you. www​.south​east​river​strust​.org This project is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. Please see the full Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead job description for more information. How to apply: Please send the following documents found on our website to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CVa completed application formEquality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 20^th July 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will be potentially w.c. 28^th July 2025. If you would like to discuss the position please email jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back. Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship as you are an overseas applicant, please let us know.

Hours: Part-Time 4 days per week, to include Monday and Thursday Contract: Permanent Type: Hybrid working (with at least Thursday being in the office in Leatherhead) Use your accounting knowledge and skills to support our work improving rivers! Are you an enthusiastic finance professional who prides themselves on their attention to detail and excellence? Would you like to work with the finance team for a charity who is invested in improving and making a real difference to our rivers here within the South East of England, which hosts some of the rarest Chalk streams on the planet? About The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join the South East Rivers Trust’s Finance and Operations Team. We are a small dynamic team, sitting at the heart of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Finance Manager and will provide support in administering all financial controls and processing for the organisation. The successful applicant will come from a financial background with a strong understanding of financial principles, an accounting qualification and proficiency in Excel. They will be a self starter, with experience in bookkeeping, reconciling accounts as well as dealing with banking, grant applications and expenses. The role would suit an individual, who is approachable and organised, with excellent attention to detail, able to work on their own or as part of a team. The role involves liaising and following up with all teams to ensure the data provided is accurate and timely, to support grant applications, payments and audit requirements. To be successful, they will need to be able to multitask, be proactive and have excellent communication skills, following up and advising staff across all teams. They will need to have a positive attitude, and willingness to assist the whole team with other administrative tasks as and when required. This role is predominantly working from home, with at least one day per week, (on a Thursday), working in the office in Leatherhead. This is a part time position, (of 3 to 4 days per week), to include Monday and Thursday. There may be a requirement to pick up additional hours to support with busy periods. About Us The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the south east are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by: delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future. Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you. www​.south​east​river​strust​.org Please see the full Finance Assistant Job Description for more information. If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website for more information, a full job description and application form. How to apply: Please send the following documents found on our website to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CVa completed SERT Application for EmploymentEquality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 20^th July 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will be in person at our Leatherhead office, potentially w.c.21^st July or 28^th July. If you would like to discuss the position please email jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back. Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship as you are an overseas applicant, please let us know.