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We are seeking an experienced community engagement professional with a demonstrable track record of team leadership, inspiring education and engagement outcomes and successful grant fundraising. The Head of Engagement will provide maternity cover for approximately 13 months and work as part of the Senior Leadership Team at SERT to drive how we influence, engage and empower people and communities to value and protect rivers in the South East. You will bring passion for our cause and demonstrable experience in delivering inspiring outcomes from education and engagement projects and programmes. You will drive the further development of our Engagement Strategy with innovation and creativity, securing external funding to deliver against the Trust’s strategy and ambition. Please see the full job description: Head of Engagement (maternity leave) How to apply: To apply for this position, please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org. Your CVSERT Application for EmploymentSERT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for applications is 26^th May 2024. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews to be held week commencing 3^rd June 2024. If you would like to discuss this position, please email jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org with your enquiry and a member of our team will be in contact shortly. Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas.

Norfolk Rivers Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Farm and Land Management Team as a Sustainable Agriculture Officer, this exciting new role will help agri-business in Norfolk and the Cam & Ely Ouse catchments meet the target of producing fresh food with sustainable water management. The East of England is one of the largest producers of root vegetables, fresh produce, poultry and pork yet receives the lowest annual rainfall in the UK. Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are causing significant challenges for sustainable food production. Heavy rainfall over short periods of time during winter often leads to high soil loss, water pollution and reduced aquifer recharge. Reduced storage of water in the aquifers together with drier, warmer summers can lead to greater water scarcity, a real concern for the UK food and drink sector. Through the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and The Courtauld Commitment 2030 to reduce water stress, collective action is required to collaborate with other initiatives that are on-going in Norfolk to act as a catalyst for system changes in key supply chains. This role requires an individual with the ability to engage with growers, processors and retailers, facilitating knowledge exchange and promoting a shift to more regenerative farming practices. Job Description Principal Responsibilities Engage and collaborate with key supply chains to improve water use efficiency and sustainable food production.Identify and develop bespoke solutions to tackle water risks to agri-food businesses.Provide targeted farm advice across key sectors and deliver measures that protect soils, improve water retention and infiltration.Communicate wider biodiversity and improve the resilience to the water environment by implementing Nature-based solutions.Lead the water stewardship board with external stakeholders to develop policy, showcase private sector engagement and improve wider water security.Development of tools to improve understanding of water risks and solutions – amongst growers, producer orgs and retailers.Leverage in additional funding from WRAP signatories and other businesses or funds. Person Specification Education Minimum HND/​BSc in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or other Land Management related subject. Experience and knowledge Essential Clear commitment to vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.Experience of working with agri-businesses and or food/​drink producers.Knowledge of agricultural production methods and industry drivers.Knowledge of key regional food and drink supply chains.Understanding of sustainable water resources management and local pressures.Exceptional listening and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders.Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.Good organisational and reporting skills.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary organisation.Awareness of the need for confidentiality and sensitivityFull UK driving licence with own car covered by business insurance is essential. Desirable Experience of food or agricultural accreditation and stewardship schemes.Experience of using GISGood IT skills and ability to maintain an electronic filing system.Good project management skills. Applications To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/​email to jobs@​norfolkriverstrust.​org by 0900hrs on Monday the 20^th of May 2024. We are not accepting CV’s as applications for this role. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Sam Hurst on 07944443652 Learn more about the work of Norfolk Rivers Trust on their website.

Several water companies finally launched their own live sewage spill maps, an important step but we still have some way to go before we have a full picture of the storm overflows issue.

From wildlife to pollution, find out what Big River Watch-ers recorded in their citizen science river health surveys in the UK and Ireland.

The Salary: £26,423 — £29,203 We have an exciting opportunity to join the South East River’s Trust’s Finance and Operation’s Team. The team supports the organisation with a broad range of financial and administrative tasks, to ensure its smoothed running, development and growth. The role would suit an individual with a financial background, who is approachable and organised, with excellent attention to detail, able to work on their own or as part of a team. The role will report 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 and have a strong understanding of financial principles with an accounting qualification. They will have experience in bookkeeping, reconciling accounts as well as dealing with banking, grant applications and expenses. Whilst this role focuses on the financial aspects of SERT, it will also play a key part in supporting with the set up of IT equipment, new financial systems and general IT queries, with help from our external IT supplier. To be successful, they will need to be able to multitask, have excellent communication skills and the ability to support and advise staff across all teams. They will need to have a positive attitude, be proactive and supportive in assisting 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 working in the office in Leatherhead. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small dynamic team, sitting at the heart of the organisation, making a real difference for the environment and the rivers in the south east of England. This is a full time position, however part time working of 4 days per week (0.8FTE) would be considered.

In May, we ran our second ever Big River Watch – a citizen science event where we invite everyone in the UK and Ireland to be part of a free and easy survey of river health.