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About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) Founded in 2012, the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) was created to restore and protect the rivers of the Bristol Avon. Our work is deeply rooted in using the best available evidence and is guided by an ​‘ecosystems approach.’ This approach means we consider the health and function of the entire catchment area, not just the rivers themselves. BART is a grassroots organisation, born from the collective passion and concern of individuals dedicated to the health of our waterways. Now, with 15 employees and an annual turnover of around £1 million, we manage projects funded by a wide range of benefactors, all aimed at restoring and enhancing the natural beauty and health of the Bristol Avon catchment. We collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders — including landowners, local communities, businesses, farmers, and water companies. This holistic stewardship benefits not only wildlife and the local economy but also generates good quality blue spaces for people to enjoy. In the face of the climate emergency and ecological crisis, our mission has never been more urgent. Building resilience within the Bristol Avon catchment is crucial to adapting to these challenges. The Role Our mission is to deliver a ​“Clear future our river”. To support our mission, we are seeking an innovative, experienced, and flexible individual to lead our River Recovery Team in restoring the region’s rivers. As the Head of River Recovery, you will be responsible for developing, designing, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of River Restoration, Nature-Based Solutions, and Natural Flood Management. We’re seeking someone with excellent technical knowledge, a strategic approach, and a proven ability to motivate a team. You will lead the Trust’s River Recovery Team (currently 7 staff) ranging from early-career professionals to seasoned experts, and work closely with stakeholders, including government agencies, private companies, community groups, and other environmental charities. As a Head of Department, you will provide leadership for your team and develop and implement strategies in line with the Trust’s charitable objectives and plan. As a member of the Trust’s Management Team, your role will be pivotal in the effective management of the organisation, working collaboratively across all teams. Key duties:Lead and manage the River Recovery Project Team, ensuring a positive and productive work culture is developed and maintained.Manage a programme of projects, receiving reports from several project managers, ensuring that project deliverables are met and delivered on time.Effective project management of complex projects which are managed directly.Act as an ambassador for the team and Trust with external partners and collaborate with a wide range of partners and stakeholder groups.Responsible for the effective line management and performance of staff in the team which is underpinned by following the Trust procedures, including managing capability, performance and disciplinary processes.Prepare monthly project financial and resource reports for Senior Management Meetings.Develop strategies, plans, and tactics to meet BART’s wider strategic goals.Encourage innovation and stay abreast of developments in the field, exploring new technologies, methods, and best practices.Secure project funding for river restoration and nature-based solution activitiesIdentify and mitigate risks that could impact the department’s operations or the organisation as a whole.Ensure the implementation, active management, and monitoring of effective health and safety systems and procedures within the team, supported by the H&S Manager.Ensure the team’s work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing processes for continuous improvement.Work in partnership with the peer Head of Department and provide effective leadership, mentorship and guidance for their team, bringing together team aspirations, ideas and oppor​tun​it​ies​.To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post and grade as may be assigned. Person specification: Maintain a professional approach, providing a level-headed and consistent tone and working envir​on​ment​.Be a team player, collaborating with other Team members to address problems jointly.Demonstrate enthusiasm and collaboration, inspiring the team to tackle challenges.Foster a listening and inclusive environment, encouraging comments and engagement from all team members.Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and relationship building skillsShow ambition, striving to achieve the best outcomes for yourself, your team, and your projects.Exhibit tenacity, working diligently to tackle key long-term issues. Skills & Knowledge: Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of river catchment conservation, including river survey techniques, river restoration methods and river ecology.Demonstrable experience in managing a complex programme of projects, direct project management, project planning and design.Proven ability to in manage risk and resources effectively, including budget management.Demonstrable experience in effective leadership, with a proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate colleagues.Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.Experience in writing successful bids and identifying bid opportunities.Excellent presentation and communication skills for a wide range of audiences, including internal and external partners, contractors, and community interest groups.Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.Ability to work from home, throughout the Bristol Avon catchment, and out on site.Your own means of transport and a clean driving license to attend various sites and meetings across the Bristol Avon catchment. Qualifications/​Membership A degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, or a related field. A higher degree would be an asset but is not essen​tial​.At least 5 years of experience in river restoration or a related field.Management or leadership experience. Closing date The closing date for applications for this role is midnight Sunday 22^nd September 2024 Interviews Interviews will be held in person in the Bristol Avon catchment (location TBC). How to Apply To apply please email a copy of your CV and Covering Letter to simon@​bristolavonriverstrust.​org addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job advert, by the closing date. We look forward to receiving your application. If you would like an informal conversation about this role, or if you would like more information, please contact us at: info@​bristolavonriverstrust.​org and we will arrange a convenient time for a discussion.

River conservation can be a unique and powerful tool for peacebuilding, particularly in regions with a history of conflict, like the island of Ireland.

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. Diversity at Thames21 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this. Purpose of the job The successful candidate will be employed as part of the Evidence Team working in a supportive, dynamic and fast-moving environment. While the post is initially funded for 2 years, there is likely to be further funding to work on projects related to water quality monitoring/​modelling and nature-based solutions beyond this date. The role is to lead delivery of various projects within the Evidence Program, working closely with a variety of project partners and focusing on evidencing water quality pollution issues, identifying opportunities for pollution mitigation using nature-based treatment solutions and monitoring their effectiveness. Projects vary from local and national scale to international collaborations. You will work on new and existing models (such as road runoff, contaminant flows), undertake water quality monitoring and dataset analysis and provide advice and guidance on the best nature-based solutions. Monitoring existing treatment wetlands you will work alongside the local community and citizen scientists in order to enhance the evidence base and drive solutions to pollution. This job would suit somebody with experience in the field of environmental modelling, monitoring water quality and/​or nature-based solutions. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the delivery of various projects – including constructing work plans, achieving project milestones.Routine maintenance of probes, water testing kits and other field equipment.Data inputting, analysis, presentation and visualisation using a variety of software and online tools such as Excel, ArcGIS, QGIS.Production of high impact verbal and written reports aimed at a range of expert and non-expert audiencesUndertake surface water sampling and data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, desk-based studies and project reports and recommendations.Coordinate stakeholders across projects and partnerships to implement/co-develop new tools/​approaches to data and evidence analysis/modelling.Build environmental models, querying them and work with their outputs: e.g. estimate road runoff at urban and rural settings, estimate contaminant flows in a catchment, identify best bioremediation practices.Method development and support of monitoring carried out by citizen scientists. Delivery of other types of project work, as and when required by project or team managers.Work outside in a riverside environment in a variety of weather conditions.Work with Thames21 colleagues to develop and implement Thames21’s vision. This role is ideal for those who: Enjoy working with dataEnjoy 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 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 person specification for a more detailed breakdown of desired experience. Additional Information The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends.25 days paid annual leave are available plus public holidays. In addition, the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working.Thames21 have an ​‘Auto Enrol’ Workplace Pension Scheme with NEST. ²⁴⁄₇ access to our employee assistance programme.Season ticket loanLaptop & Mobile phone for company use. For more information on Thames21, please visit our website at www​.thames21​.org​.uk. 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 EPO0924 in the subject box of your email application. The closing date for applications is: 5pm 7^th October 2024 Interview dates: Week commencing 14 October (subject to change) We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. No agencies please

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 make a positive, lasting difference to the aquatic environment in the south east of England. The Role We are seeking a Catchment Officer, to lead our work in two catchments across our area. You will be our primary representative in your focal catchments, and will be responsible for leading and chairing the local Catchment Partnerships. Through your Catchment Partnership work, you will develop a deep local knowledge of your rivers and their stakeholders, which you will leverage to develop programs of data and evidence gathering that will help to understand the issues impacting river health in the catchments. Based on this knowledge, you will work with partners to develop catchment plans and co-design solutions and mitigation projects that will provide multiple benefits and make a real difference to river health. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a level of scientific and/​or technical expertise, for example in land management, wetland design, aquatic biodiversity, habitat enhancement, nature-based solutions, biodiversity net gain, natural flood management, fisheries science, water resources, or water quality. You will bring this expertise to our Catchment Partnerships and share it across the whole of our organisation. The role will suit a natural leader and good communicator with relevant technical knowledge who is personable and diplomatic with a passion for the water environment and its improvement. This role will predominately cover the Loddon, Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels catchments. Please see the full Catchment Officer job description. How to apply: Please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CVa completed Application for EmploymentEquality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 22 September 2024. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will take place w/​c 30 September 2024. 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.

Our rivers are in a bad state and more and more of us want to know how we can help. Enter: citizen science — where members of the public help collect data and contribute to scientific knowledge.

Background The Wyre Rivers Trust (WRT) is a registered charity with a remit to improve the ecological status of the river Wyre and its catchment. Founded by three angling clubs and supported by many community groups, the Trust started small with localised projects to improve habitat, especially spawning conditions, for all fish species and completed with contractors and volunteers. However, since 2013 the Trust has grown, became host of the Wyre Waters Catchment Partnership and is now delivering works at the catchment scale with a host of far-reaching benefits. Projects address a range of issues impacting upon biodiversity, water quality, and water quantity, and tackle these with solutions such as natural flood management, habitat creation and habitat connectivity. The Trust has recently created an Integrated Catchment Plan containing a comprehensive list of priorities within the Wyre catchment, reviewed, and agreed by our partners. Following this process, the Trust was successful in securing funding to support the Brock and Calder Landscape Recovery Project, one of a number of national projects working to deliver the highest tier of the Environmental Land Management Schemes. Within this project, there are five posts which WRT will recruit for within the first 6 months of the project development phase. A key part of the Brock and Calder Landscape Recovery project is highlighting the plight of freshwater and woodland habitats and species, especially in an upland setting. In order to do this, the project will employ a Geomorphology and Woodland Officer who will be responsible for the delivery of actions related to the development of project plans to support a long-term programme of delivery. The actions will be varied but will focus on freshwater habitats (i.e fluvial audits and habitat condition assessment) and woodlands (i.e. woodland management plans) and on ensuring that the needs of these habitats are suitably reflected in the aforementioned plans. The officer will also work closely with the Conservation and Engagement Officer to develop and freshwater ecosystem engagement strategy for the project. The role will be split between home-based working in the north Lancashire area and the Wyre RT Offices in Myerscough, Lancashire. The candidate will be expected to work across the entire catchment and a large amount of time within any given week will be spent outside. The officer will report to the BCLR Project Manager and Wyre Rivers Trust General Manager. Job Purpose: The Geomorphology and Woodland Officer will be responsible for the delivery of multiple actions related to the project and the development of key plans during the development phase. The GWO will work to deliver actions related to woodland management plans, fluvial audits and aquatic habitats. These actions will inform the Land Management Plan and the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and ensure that each reflects the needs of freshwater ecosystems within the project area. The GWO will also help to contribute to stakeholder engagement by working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer to develop a freshwater ecosystem engagement strategy which highlights the pressures faced by freshwater habitats and species. Person Description: The successful candidate will be an exceptional self-starter with the motivation, vision and passion for ensuring that greater value is placed on the river Wyre becoming cleaner and healthier environment. They must be a good communicator with a passion for conservation and knowledge of freshwater and upland environments. Ideally the candidate will also have an excellent knowledge of geomorphology, particularly in relation to upland rivers and the natural processes that should be present within them. In addition the candidate should have some knowledge of woodlands, woodland creation techniques and woodland management strategies. Although extensive training opportunities will be available to upskill the right candidate. The candidate should have a good knowledge of the following topics.Catchment science, geomorphology, freshwater environments, and their associated flora and faunaSurvey techniques related to geomorphology, woodlands, and freshwater habitats and species.Catchment and river restoration techniques, particularly those in which improved geomorphology is an outcome.Woodlands, their species, their management, and their creation and/​or restoration.Key interactions between woodlands and rivers in an upland setting and the delivery of projects which seek to increase these interactions.The importance of engagement with key stakeholders to support delivery of actions related to rivers, geomorphology and woodlands. For a full breakdown of the roll responsibilities and person specification, please see the attached job description. Apply Please complete and send an application form (attached below), along with a covering letter and CV to tom@​wyreriverstrust.​org. Closing date: Friday 20^th September 2024. Interviews are planned for the week commencing Monday 7^th October 2024 and will be held in-person in Lancashire. Job starting date: October 2024.

The Rivers Trust has welcomed the launch of Ireland’s Water Action Plan 2024 but voiced its concerns about its lack of ambition and the two-year delay in publishing the plan, leaving little time to achieve meaningful impact for rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

Bring your environmental passion for rivers to life! The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to gain more experience in river and catchment enhancement work — making a positive, lasting difference to the aquatic environment in the south east of England. The role The Water and Land Stewardship Team (W&LS) lead the identification and delivery of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to improve rivers and catchments across the South East. Through evidence, stakeholder engagement and on-the-ground experience, this new senior role will lead and develop NbS project opportunities. You will aim for impact, scale and collaboration. You will be responsible for delivering projects to scale up NbS across the SERT area, and lead the ​‘South East demos’ for the Ofwat Innovation Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions project, a flagship five-year innovation project with water industry partners across the UK. Working with colleagues at SERT to deliver NbS measures on the ground will give you the opportunity to make a real difference, using this to help regulators and policy makers address barriers and build enablers for NbS at scale. You will lead walkovers, report on project opportunities identified, and develop projects on the ground, including natural flood management, riparian corridor enhancement and land management to increase catchment resilience. You will work closely with land managers to co-design feasible NbS options delivering multiple benefits. Your recommendations will be informed by data and evidence, and part of your role will be contributing to the effective collation of this across the Trust and the region. This will include identifying and reviewing nature market opportunities including through Biodiversity Net Gain, water resource, natural flood management and water quality, and you will look to capitalise on these opportunities and find ways to combine them with public funding (e.g. developing agri-environment schemes) to develop blended funding approaches. Working with our regional water companies, you will use your understanding of their drivers and processes to find ways of delivering more nature-based solutions with them in our catchments, building on existing relationships and projects within the Trust and the wider Rivers Trust movement. Crucially, you will take a collaborative partnership approach, building close relationships with our regional water companies, farmer clusters and other NGOs as well as regulators and local authorities, and provide a vision for these stakeholder groups to drive improvement of our rivers and catchments. This role is varied and allows for an individual to take ownership for their own projects, seeking and developing resolutions whilst working collaboratively with several organisations and individuals, as well as learn new skills and grow within a supported environment. You will be personable and inquisitive, enjoy working with evidence, be able to explain technical concepts in simple terms, engage positively with partners, and be passionate about rivers and the environment. While the role covers the entire SERT area, we expect to develop a geographic focus towards either the East (Sussex, Kent) or West (Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey). Please see the full Senior Project Officer job description for more information. How to apply: Please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CVa completed Application for EmploymentEquality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 29 September 2024. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will take place Friday 4 – Tuesday 8 October 2024. 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.