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Trustee Vacancy (Fundraising Specialist)

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.

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Tender Opportunity: Heritage Condition Assessment

We’re inviting tenders from experienced contractors to carry out a desktop-based mapping assessment of the Tees catchment, identifying priority areas at risk from invasive non-native plant species (INNS). The aim of this project is to map the distribution of invasive non-native plant species (INNS) across the Tees Catchment, identify priority areas at risk, and implement strategic interventions to reduce their impact on the environment. The primary focus is to safeguard the natural and cultural heritage at risk, protecting the rich biodiversity and landscape character of the Tees Catchment from the damaging spread of INNS. This project takes a catchment-wide approach to addressing INNS, combining intelligence gathering, community engagement, habitat restoration, and practical intervention. By understanding the extent of INNS across the catchment and prioritising key areas for action, the project will not only protect biodiversity and improve habitat quality but also empower communities to play an active role in safeguarding their local environment. Key focus areas include:The Teesdale WaySSSIs & conservation sitesPotential Local Nature Recovery Strategy sites Who should apply?We’re looking for contractors with experience in:GIS mapping (ARCGIS)Habitat assessmentINNS impacts on natural & cultural heritage Timeline: May – October 2025Budget: Up to £32,400 (incl. VAT) How to apply: Visit our website for full details! https://​www​.tees​river​strust​.org/​v​a​c​a​ncies Submission deadline:Friday 25th April 2025. Contact: Chloe Lawrence – chloe@​teesriverstrust.​org

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Fundraiser & Bid Writer

Job Title: Fundraiser & Bid Writer Purpose: To deliver three main activities: Develop a fund-raising strategy for LRT, prepare and submit funding bids, review LRT’s membership scheme. Reports to: Trust Manager Location: Hybrid. Working from home and from LRT’s office near Kirkby Lonsdale. Hours: Freelance/​Consultancy services contract Or part-time, 1 day (7.5 hours) per week. Flexible working hours. Contract: Fixed term Freelance/​Consultancy services contract Or 24-month fixed term contract (with review after 12 months) Salary: Either a Consultancy fee up to a maximum of £18,000 (inc. VAT) over 2 years Or £37,500 pA pro-rata (i.e. £7,500 per year) for 2 years The Lune Rivers Trust is a small but ambitious environmental charity dedicated to the protection and enhancement of rivers and tributaries in the Lune catchment. We cover a large area, from Tebay in the north, to Ingleton in the east and Pilling in the south. Our office is based just outside Kirkby Lonsdale. Our small team of 6 staff are carrying out lots of interesting and valuable work in our catchment. But there are plenty of un-met needs that we do not have the resources to respond to. Whilst we continue to be successful in securing follow-on funding from the funding partners that we already work with, we struggle somewhat to successfully attract new funders. Our Board of Trustees has hence decided to invest some of our hard-won unrestricted funding in tackling this issue. There are three components that we want to look at, which are described below. We have not commissioned this sort of work before, and we are flexible in terms of how we contract this work. We could offer it as a part-time staff position (equivalent of 1 day per week over 2 years) or as a Freelance/​Consultancy contract. In the case of a consultancy contract, we would envisage it being over a period of 2 years (although we might be open to condensing it into 18 months). We would not want a consultancy contract period to be for less than 18 months, as this would not give enough time for assessing unsuccessful applications, with a view to resubmission. We are not able to consider a contract/​payment mechanism that uses a % fee of successful bid applications. Such a payment mechanism could only be paid from unrestricted funding, which would severely limit our options. The three components of work are: Funding Context & Fund-Raising Strategy The context for funding for environmental work in England is quite complex. There are a large number of active potential funders, all of whom have their own particular areas of interest, application timetables and application processes. Lune Rivers Trust does not currently have a fund-raising strategy, and whilst we are active in searching for new funders our approach tends to be reactive rather than proactive. We are looking for someone to analyse the funding context related to the environmental work we do, and to help develop a fund-raising strategy. This strategy would need to look at the key components of core costs, unrestricted funding, and project-specific funding. Bid Development The second component we are looking for is someone to write and submit high quality funding bids for us. We need someone to present the value of the work that we do in a way that will appeal to new funders. We will be led by the guidance of the Fundraiser/​Bid Writer as to which funders we should submit applications to. We anticipate that the findings of the Funding Context & Fund-Raising Strategy piece of work will also feed into these decisions. We envisage that in the region of 8 funding bids will be submitted over a 2‑year period. This reflects our belief that we will be applying for relatively small or modest funding amounts. Review LRT’s Membership Scheme Lune Rivers Trust has a modest membership scheme that has been operating for the last 15 years. The level of membership is slowly declining, and our Board of Trustees would like to understand why and what could be done to reverse the trend. This piece of working would involve looking at the benefits and costs of the current membership scheme, researching what membership schemes other environmental organisations offer, and developing a proposal (or proposals) of what a renewed Lune Rivers Trust membership scheme could look like. This will be presented to our Board of Trustees for consideration and then consolidated into a final proposal. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Fund-Raising Strategy Assess the current funding context of the environmental sector in which LRT operates. Consider likely future funding trends/​areas of interest​.In conjunction with the Trust Manager, assess LRT’s current strengths and weaknesses, and consider LRT’s future ambitions and strategic plan.Develop a draft fund-raising strategy incorporating aspects of unrestricted funding, core costs and project specific funding.Consider the review of LRT’s membership scheme in developing the fund-raising strategy.Present the draft fund-raising strategy to LRT’s Board of Trustees and gather their comments/​recommendations.Incorporate these comments/​recommendations into a final fund-raising strategy, for sign-off by the Board of Trustees. Bid development Take strategic and innovative approaches to fundraising, philanthropy and impact.Craft clear, accurate and persuasive proposals that effectively communicate LRT’s values and approaches.Approach funds strategically to ensure successful applications, ensuring proposals are tailored and aligned to their specific needs, showcasing LRT’s capabilities to meet and exceed requirements and expectations.Develop and submit at least 2 funding bids in Year 1 and at least 6 funding bids in Year 2.Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant information and insights for bid applications.Organise and chair bid kick-off meetings and follow up meetings to ensure deadlines are met. Review Membership Scheme In conjunction with the Trust Manager and the Membership Secretary, assess LRT’s current membership scheme.Research what membership schemes other charities are using, including looking at what their membership offers’ and what the associated cost of membership is.Develop a proposal, or proposals, of what a renewed LRT membership scheme could look like. Discuss this proposal(s) with the Trust Manager & Membership Secretary. Consider how to consult with existing Members to gather their opinions on a renewed membership scheme.Present a draft proposal for a renewed membership scheme to LRT’s Board of Trustees. Collate and consider their comments/​recommendations into a final membership proposal. General Stay informed about funding trends, market demands, and activities of similar organisations within the environmental sector. Use funding insights to enhance the Trust’s bid strategies and positioning.Support the development of effective impact measurement and reporting strategies that both meet the needs of funders and ensure that the Trust fulfils its mission. PERSON DESCRIPTION Fundraising success: Proven fundraising success as a bid writer, specifically within the environmental sector.Ability to advise on broader fundraising and revenue generation strategies for a charity.Strategic, creative and innovative approaches to fundraising and impact.Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.High attention to detail, with excellent ability to ensure questions are answered properly and accurately. Sector specific knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental protection and restoration.A good knowledge of the issues affecting the health and functionality of rivers in England.Aware of and able to communicate from an objective position the complexities and nuances of approaches, perspectives and practices within environmental work. Embedded within and knowledgeable about the network of key funders and actors in the environmental sector in the UK.Ideally, a good knowledge of the environmental and social issues affecting the Lune catchment. General Excellent research and analytical skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Highly skilled in striking a balance between working on your own initiative and as part of a small team. Ability to work in a small organisation. Ability to develop trusting and compatible relationships and work effectively as part of a team.Willingness to work according to LRT’s values, with enthusiasm for our vision and mission.Ideally, based within the Lune catchment or nearby. HOW TO APPLY: If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post, please contact Tim Pitt (Trust Manager) on 079 49 24 26 55 or tim@​luneriverstrust.​org.​uk . To apply for this post please send a current CV and a motivation letter to: tim@​luneriverstrust.​org.​uk Please use your motivation letter as an opportunity to explain why you are interested in this post, the skills and experience you can offer, how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Description, and any other information you consider relevant. Please also state whether you would prefer a part-time staff position or a freelance/​consultancy contract. Closing date for applications: Midnight on 14th April 2025

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Evidence Programme Manager

About Thames21 Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. Purpose of the job This post is essential to the smooth running of the highly active Evidence Team and Programme, supporting and assisting the effective management of projects through their full life cycle. Your role is to develop and deliver all aspects of the Evidence Programme – from supervision of the Evidence Team to development and funding of projects and expanding the scope of the Evidence Program in line with Thames21’s charitable objectives and 5‑year plan. Projects are centred on all forms of evidence – from technical and specialist (real time probes and development of models) to citizen science (biological, chemical and geomorphological data) – to inform and drive catchment decision making, including installation of nature-based treatment systems to mitigate pollution. Projects vary from local and national scale to international collaborations. We deliver a number of exciting projects including constructed wetlands, Natural Flood Management, Road Runoff pollution and solutions modelling and EU-funded projects. Work is based in London, the Thames Basin and occasionally more widely in the UK and internationally. Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises. Main Duties and Responsibilities You will oversee and manage delivery of diverse Evidence Team projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5‑year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the Evidence Programme and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the Evidence Programme. This role is ideal for those who: Enjoy working with dataEnjoy managing people and projectsEnjoy working with project partners and other key stakeholdersEnjoy working with ambiguity and be happy to research for answers to questionsAre comfortable working in a flexible role, where change happens and being able to flex with changeAre comfortable to work across multiple projectsAre comfortable working at speedAre happy to work in a role which comprises both desk work and field workAre happy working outside in a waterside environment in a variety of weathers – alone, with team members, volunteers and professionals Please see the attached job description for a full list of the responsibilities and person specification. For more information on Thames21, please visit our website at www​.thames21​.org​.uk. Apply To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@​thames21.​org.​uk with the reference (EPM0724), in the subject box of your email application. The closing date for applications is: 5pm Tuesday 8th April 2025 Interview dates: Week commencing 10 April 2025 (subject to change)

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Head of Programmes

Norfolk Rivers Trust’s ambition is to deliver catchment-scale change to our water environment. We are dedicated to protecting our watercourses from pollution, improving habitat and ecological functioning of streams and rivers, and enhancing resilience to climate change. Since our founding in 2011, the Trust has grown to a team of over 30 employees. Together, we are delivering major projects such as river re-meandering and floodplain connections, farming and land management advice, new constructed wetlands, species re-introductions and community engagement. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Programmes to lead and oversee the Trust’s wide range of programmes and projects. This senior role will involve strategic leadership, project management, and working with team leaders to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that protect and restore the rivers and catchments of Norfolk. Additionally, the role involves supporting our trading arm, Rivers Ecology, in delivering a range of commercial projects both in Norfolk and further afield. The Head of Programmes will play a key role in shaping the direction of the Trust’s work, securing funding, and building partnerships with stakeholders across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. This role involves close collaboration with our brilliant team leaders to support the delivery of a range of projects, from design and feasibility stages to the practical delivery of river restoration initiatives and farm-based projects aimed at improving soil and water quality. Another key aspect of the role will involve supporting both the Education and Engagement Team and the Communications and Media Team in their excellent outreach efforts. The role will be part of the Senior Management Team, consisting of a Chief Executive, Head of Finance, Head of Operations and Technical Director. It will involve providing weekly and monthly updates on programme delivery to the team, as well as reporting to the board of trustees when required. Principal Responsibilities: Leadership Develop and implement the Trust’s strategy in alignment with the overall organisational goals through programme delivery.Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of major programmes and initiatives focused on river and catchment restoration, farming and land management, biodiversity, education and engagement, species, GIS and data and communications.Provide reciprocal coverage for operations and programme related tasks in collaboration with the Head of Operations as required.Provide leadership and guidance to the teams, ensuring effective coordination, motivation, and professional development.Work with the CEO and other senior leaders to refine and deliver the Trust’s strategic vision, including the identification of new opportunities and potential challenges. Programme Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet agreed-upon outcomes.Adapt, review and maintain a project management system for use across the trust with the Head of Operations.Ensure the effective use of resources and the application of best practices in programme delivery.Work closely with the team to provide monitoring and evaluation information to assess the impact and outcomes of programmes, using data to inform future strategies and improve programme delivery.Provide regular updates to the Senior Management Team on project delivery and pipeline project progress. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including farmers and land owners, local authorities, government agencies, community groups, funders, and corporate partners.Represent the Trust at external events, forums, and conferences, advocating for the critical importance of protecting and enhancing the water environment.Seek out and develop new funding opportunities to support programme expansion, including public and private sector funding, as well as charitable and grant-making bodies. Financial Management: Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring effective financial oversight and the ability to track and report on programme expenditure.Oversee individual grant agreements of up to £1 million and a portfolio of projects valued at a minimum of £3 million annually.Work with the CEO and Finance Team to ensure that programme funding is sourced, allocated, and reported according to best practice. Team Development: Work with the Head of Operations to provide leadership, mentorship, and support to Team Leaders and staff, ensuring they have the skills and resources necessary for success.Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic team culture with all the departments. Communications: Contribute to the Trust’s communications strategy, ensuring that programme successes are effectively promoted and publicised through a range of resources including digital channels, reports, and stakeholder updates.Represent the Trust in meetings with external stakeholders, local authorities, and government agencies, including catchment partnerships. Person Specification: Education and Qualifications Minimum qualification of an HND/​BSc in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Land Management, Project Management or Business Management or related subject.Project Management Qualification such as Prince 2 or APM. Experience and knowledge Essential: Clear commitment to the vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and inspiring teams in a multi-disciplinary setting.Extensive experience in planning, project management, and programme delivery, with proven expertise in managing large-scale programmes and projects from conception through to successful completion.Knowledge and experience of securing funding from diverse sources, including government grants, charitable foundations, and private/​corporate sector partnerships.Strong financial management and experience of overseeing budget spend.Excellent communication skills.Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.Good organisational and report writing skills.Experience using Microsoft Office suite.Awareness of the need for confidentiality and sensitivity.Full UK driving licence with own car covered by business insurance is essential.Passion for the water environment and river catchment management.The right to work in the UK. Desirable: Knowledge of GIS.Experience of working for an environmental charity or consultancy. Applications: To apply, please send your completed Job application form, Equal opportunities monitoring information and a covering letter/​email to ceo@​norfolkriverstrust.​org by 23.59 on Monday 14th April 2025. 1st interviews: Week commencing 28th April 2025 2nd Interviews: Week commencing 12th May 2025 If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Ed Bramham-Jones, CEO, on ed@​norfolkriverstrust.​org or 07788 377617. Website: nor​folkriver​strust​.org

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Farm Advisor

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 1st of April 2025.

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Assistant Project Officer

Bring your environmental passion for rivers to life! The South East Rivers Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to join in river and catchment enhancement work — making a positive, lasting difference to the aquatic environment in the south east of England. Whilst you may be required to work anywhere with the south east, this role will primarily be based in the west of the region working on the Wey, Lodden, Maidenhead and Teddington catchments. 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. The Role Working within our growing Restoring Rivers & Catchments team you will be contributing to our portfolio of ambitious and bold projects, based on sound science and best practice. You will assist with developing and delivering a range of river restoration and habitat enhancement projects, from conception to development, design to delivery and monitoring. Working alongside the project officers, the role has many facets that will expose you to a wide range of activities, furthering your career in implementing environmental enhancement schemes. Projects typically include weir removals, fish passage easements (such as rock ramps, nature-like bypasses or technical fish passes) and river re-naturalisation (such as habitat enhancements, reconnecting floodplains & palaeochannels, re-meandering, and backwater creation). Other catchment management projects may include wetland creation, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who has a real passion for improving our rivers, some of which are rare chalk streams, wants to be involved in the planning and physical delivery of these projects across the South East of England. You will be a self starter, who can work independently, as well as part of a team, is happy to be outside in all weathers enabling these projects to come to life. This is a valuable opportunity to shadow experienced staff whilst building your knowledge and experience of river processes, restoration techniques and ecology. Please see the full Assistant Project Officer job description for more information. Hours: full time 37.5 hours per week Permanent Position Hybrid working (on site, at home and in the Leatherhead office) How to apply: Please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CV a completed SERT SERT Application for Employment Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 19th April 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will take place on Friday 25th April 2025.

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River Restoration Officer

About Thames21 Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. Purpose of the Job Thames21’s purpose is to deliver increasingly resilient and healthy rivers and landscapes that are closer to their natural state with an abundance of fish and wildlife, empowering and working with people to bring multiple benefits to the natural environment, to individuals and communities. In recent years we have significantly up-scaled our planning and delivery of river restoration works and by 2027 we will improve 15km of river habitat annually. To enable this, we are looking for a committed, self-motivated and technically capable River Restoration Officer. If you have a strong interest in river/​wetland ecology, have studied rivers, their restoration and have a grasp of the techniques, designs and permits which restore river and deliver healthy rivers you may be perfect for this position. Your role is to carry out field work, delivering nature-based solutions across river catchments, working with a variety of stakeholders and running events with volunteers and local groups, supported by other sections of the organisation. Other additional requirements may include project development, citizen science to support delivery, as well as oral presentations and reporting. The role involves developing concepts and graphics for river restoration actions across catchments in London. In addition to working with principal designers and contractors, applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) so the risks involved are managed from start to finish of all of river restoration schemes. This role is a key position in implementing Thames21’s mission. The selected candidate will be part of a successful and dynamic environmental charity, as well as part of a committed team. You will have the chance to input, help develop our goals and make a real difference to the health of London’s waterways. Main duties and responsibilities Work with Thames21’s River Restoration Manager, other sections of the organisation, as well as external stakeholders, to develop and deliver river and wetland restoration projects across our operational areas.Obtain all necessary permissions to deliver the projects, potentially including flood risk activity permits (FRAPs) and planning permission.Conduct field work in riverside environments in a variety of weathers – alone, and/​or with team members, volunteers, other professionals.Develop, co-ordinate and deliver a series of river habitat and floodplain improvements, including community-led river restoration activities. Preparation of documentation for river restoration construction: client brief, construction phase plans, health and safety files. Support, co-ordinate and deliver volunteering events. Work with contractors to implement projects so they achieve the maximise benefits. Transport of equipment to/​from our offices and restoration sites.Present project updates and results to stakeholders and catchment partnerships in oral presentations both online and in-person.Work with project partners to develop and manage tender processes for works which require the use of contractors, the tender processes will need to meet relevant requirements for project partners and funders (including CDM).In partnership with others, use a range of monitoring tools to record and quantify the impact of different activities.Regular co-ordination with Thames21’s Communications Team to ensure key milestones are recognised and publicised.Maintain clear records of progress, ensure all administration and statistical information is kept, and regularly upload information onto the Thames21 database.Work with Thames21 colleagues to develop and implement Thames21’s 5 year plan.Potential to lead project development and implementation.Adopt Thames21 core values. For more details on the position and person specification, please see the document attached below. Apply Deadline for completed application forms: 4:00pm, Friday 11th April 2025 Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 21 April 2025 (subject to change) To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@​thames21.​org.​uk with the reference RRO0425 in the subject box of your email application. 

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Project Officer

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. Project Officer — Solutions for the SUNO — Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Project Officer. You will play a crucial role in delivering YDRT’s Solutions for the SUNO’ project, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met within the 12-month project period. This includes developing detailed project plans, coordinating with landowners, partners, and stakeholders, and hosting community events. The successful candidate will work with farmers, landowners, contractors, partner organisations, volunteers, and other YDRT staff to develop land management and river restoration proposals aimed at improving the water quality and habitat of rivers across YDRT’s catchment area. The Project Officer will utilise the latest modelling and mapping outputs provided by the Rivers Trust to inform the design of proposals, aiding the identification of opportunities for nature-based solutions that deliver multiple benefits for the water environment (including climate change resilience, natural flood management, habitat connectivity, and water quality enhancement). They will build strong working relationships, negotiate conservation proposals, and ensure that all parties are kept well informed and engaged throughout the project. They will liaise with farmers and landowners to explain the objectives of the project, gain permission to carry out works on private land, and seek funding and/​or practical contributions towards delivery in later years. The Project Officer will apply habitat and species survey methods, as well as general knowledge of river and catchment restoration techniques, to ground-truth modelling outputs and ensure that recommendations made are fit for purpose, beneficial, and relevant. The Project Officer will manage all aspects of their projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget. Importantly, they will seek external funding opportunities and assist with submitting funding bids to support delivery of proposals made in following years. The successful candidate will work closely with other YD RT staff to design and host successful community events and workshops. Events and workshops will involve sharing and explaining model outputs relevant to the audience and area, providing the tools and understanding for community groups to lead and on their own conservation projects. The project officer will also promote the project through the Trust’s website, social media, and newspaper articles, working closely with YDRT’s Communications & Marketing Officer. Partnership collaboration is a fundamental aspect of YDRT’s delivery; the Project Officer will agree priorities with project partners, including the Nidderdale National Landscapes, Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, ensuring proposals compliment on-going catchment initiatives. They will seek opportunities to maximise the benefits of their projects and efficiencies through collaborative partnership working. The role will be home based but will work across YDRT’s catchment area, including hot-desking at the Trust’s office in Pateley Bridge. The post holder will be flexible, with occasional evening and weekend working. The post-holder will work well both alone and as part of a team of paid staff and volunteers. While the initial contract for this role is for 12 months, there is potential for the position to be extended beyond this period. This extension would provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to see their project plans come to life in the following years. The initial 12 months will be focused on creating detailed proposals, liaising with landowners, and helping to secure funding, which are crucial for the successful implementation of projects in the coming years. Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the role and person specification. 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 at marie.​taylor@​ydrt.​co.​uk Applications must be received no later than 9am on Monday 14th April. Successful applicants will be invited to interview in person. More information will be provided if short-listed. If you would like more information on the role before submitting an application, you may contact sarah.​lonsdale@​ydrt.​co.​uk.

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