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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). 

As Norfolk Rivers Trust’s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Lead will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle. This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices, updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives. Above all, the HR Lead will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust’s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Lead will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy. Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available. Please see the attached job description for the full details on the role, responsibilities, and person specification. Visit Norfolk Rivers Trust’s website to learn more about the work of the Trust. Application To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/​email to jobs@​norfolkriverstrust.​org by 9.00 on Monday 29^th September 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 6^th October or Tuesday 7^th October in person or on Teams. Second interviews will take place in person during the week commencing Monday 13^th October. If you would like to discuss the position, please email jobs@​norfolkriverstrust.​org with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.

Bring your environmental passion for rivers to life! Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent (hybrid working) Area: Predominantly the East of our region Are you an experienced in managing river restoration projects and looking for the next step in your career? Would you like to work with the Restoring Rivers and Catchments team, for a growing 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 If you have experience leading, designing and developing projects to improve the environment, our rivers or river catchments, we have an exciting opportunity for a person to come and join us as a Senior Project Officer on a permanent basis. The South East Rivers Trust is an environmental charity bringing rivers and their catchments back to life. Working in 12 river catchments across the south east of England, the Trust connects communities and mobilises citizen scientists to educate and engage people on the importance of rivers, and supports and challenges stakeholders, businesses and individuals to protect them. The Trust uses data and evidence to target positive action and works with nature to make rivers healthy again. This includes tackling water pollution, addressing water scarcity, reconnecting rivers and restoring habitats. We lead on a range of exciting, challenging and fulfilling projects which vary significantly in size, complexity and type. No two projects are the same. We often have the opportunity to direct and mould them into novel, bold and ambitious schemes which are directed and/​or monitored with a science-based approach. The projects will typically cover natural flood management (NFM), water resource management, fish passage including weir removals, easements or fish passes, wetland/​backwater creation and in-channel habitat improvements such as the introduction of large wood and gravel through to re-channelling works. The Senior Project Officer role offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to oversee all stages of river and catchment enhancement projects, from conception to development, design and physical implementation. Working in the Restoring Rivers and Catchments Team, you will use your proven ability to lead on our larger projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. We encourage creative thinking to come up with exciting, ambitious and novel solutions with the possibility to put your own stamp on the project. The role will require you to manage, delegate and work collaboratively within the Trust and with external partners, stakeholders and professional services to identify and deliver meaningful and impactful projects for the benefit of the environment and communities. 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 riversinspiring 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. Please see the full Senior Project Officer Job Description for more information and visit our website How to apply: Please send the following documents 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 21^st September 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. 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. We do not have a licence to sponsor applicants from overseas.

Could your next career move make a big impact on the environment? Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Contract: permanent (hybrid working) Area: Predominantly in the East of our region This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Restoring Rivers & Catchments Team, developing and delivering a portfolio of physical enhancement projects on the ground. The Project Officer role is suitable for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to build on their existing skills, overseeing all stages of river and catchment enhancement projects; from conception to development, design and physical implementation. You can have practical impact and influence on the natural environment creating sustainable and healthy rivers for the future. The Role Whilst this role will predominantly be in the East of the region, you will need to be prepared to work all over the South East should the need arise. River enhancement projects will typically include weir removals, fish passage easements (such as rock ramps, nature-like bypasses or technical fish passes) and river re-naturalisation projects (such as habitat enhancements, reconnecting floodplains & palaeochannels, re-meandering, and backwater creation). Catchment management projects are likely to include wetland creation, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures. We would be interested to know about any experience you have in the above fields when you apply. Using your freshwater expertise and proven ability, you will proactively lead on smaller and medium scale projects while working closely with other staff, external partners and stakeholders. You will work with the rest of the team, drawing on the experience of more seasoned staff to help your personal career progression and likewise overseeing Assistant Project Officer and imparting your knowledge onto them. Most importantly of all, you will support the whole team, your line manager and the wider organisation. About You For this role we are looking for someone who is: Able to put their understanding of freshwater aquatic ecosystems to use by designing, overseeing and delivering projects in this environment.Able to work across the catchment to support the development and funding of projects.A great communicator able to engage and work with multiple stakeholders. Happy and able to get involved with the practical hands on physical delivery of the project. About Us Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We are a fast growing Trust looking to expand what we are able to offer our communities, to understand their natural environment, including rare chalk streams, within the South East of England. 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. Please see the full Project Officer Job Description for more information and see our website for more information. How to apply: Please email the following to jobs@southeastriverstrust.org:A completed SERT Application for Employment formEquality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) 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. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or part time 30 hours per week Contract: Permanent (hybrid working) Salary: pro rata for part time working Area of work: Predominantly in the west of our area (may be required to assist across other parts of the South East). 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 rare chalk streams, and other river habitats. About the Role SERT’s ambition is to reach as many people as possible in the South East, to teach and show them the importance of rivers in the environment, and how everyone can play a part in restoring them. We also want to be more reflective of the diverse communities who live in the South East, and build partnerships within these communities to reach a broader audience. This role will lead the development and delivery of volunteering and community outreach activities that connect people with their local rivers. Activities will include practical volunteering such as river clean-ups, planting days, and invasive species control, as well as citizen science, guided walks, and community workshops. About you For this role we are looking for someone who is: A self starter who is able to research, approach and secure funds for developing your programme of delivery.Enjoys and has a demonstrable experience writing, organising and managing a programme for volunteers and communities.Enjoys seeking out new opportunities and funding as well as keeping your existing volunteers engaged.A people person, who is able to plan, organise and multi task. You can think on your feet whilst being adaptable to varying situations, always remaining calm.Deeply passion and understanding of our natural environment and enjoy outdoor activities. About us Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We are a fast growing Trust looking to expand what we are able to offer our communities, to understand their natural environment, including rare chalk streams, within the South East of England. 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. Please see the full Volunteer and Engagement Officer job description for more information and visit our website, www​.south​east​river​strust​.org How to apply: Please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CVa completed SERT Application for Employment — please specify if you are interested in full-time or part-time working.Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 21^st September 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will be potentially w.c. 29^th September 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. We do not have a sponsorship licence for overseas applicants. All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Background Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust (YDRT) is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of rivers and their catchments within the YDRT catchment area. We work collaboratively with local communities and action groups, national parks, and various environmental organisations to deliver impactful projects that restore our rivers, enhance biodiversity, improve water quality, and increase resilience to climate change. The role This role is a vital part of the Trust’s work, as engaging with farmers and land managers is essential to improving and protecting our rivers and enhancing their resilience to climate change. We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in agriculture and/​or land management who is passionate about making a real difference to water quality and river habitats. The post-holder will work to raise awareness and improve understanding of diffuse and point source agricultural pollution and its impact on water quality and the wider environment. Through the formation of new farming clusters and the provision of tailored advice and support, the role aims to promote voluntary, community-led improvements in farming practices that benefit the water environment. While the initial contract for this role is for 18 months, there is potential for the position to be extended beyond this period. The initial period will be focused within the River Wharfe and Nidd Catchments. The extension would provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to utilise their skills to develop and implement solutions to tackle agricultural pollution across other catchments within YDRT’s area. Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the role and person specification and visit Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust’s website to learn more about the work of the Trust. To apply If you wish to apply, please send a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4), outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and job description by email to Marie Taylor, marie.​taylor@​ydrt.​co.​uk. Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday 16^th September 2025 Successful applicants will be invited to interview in person on the 25^th of September, more information will be provided if shortlisted. If you would like more information on the role before submitting an application, you may contact Marie Taylor.