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River Engagement Assistant

Here at Severn Rivers Trust, we are excited to be growing our successful community engagement programmes. We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team working to inspire and empower local people to take action for their rivers. We are looking for a River Engagement Assistant to support our team in planning and leading learning and volunteering activities across the Severn region. The Severn Rivers Trust are the only environmental organisation operating from source to sea along Britain’s longest river system, the Severn. Our commitment to turning the tide on the ecological adversities facing our water environment is bold and ambitious. We’re a team of friendly and knowledgeable staff with a can-do attitude and enthusiasm to get things done to improve the health of our rivers. We want to help make careers in conservation more appealing and accessible to non-graduates and people who might not have considered roles in this area before. The Assistant role is all about learning on the job and supporting your colleagues to run amazing activities for local people. You might be finishing a placement, or graduating from a degree, or perhaps you are working in a completely different field with valuable transferable skills that you can bring to this role. If you are looking for a route into the environmental education sector and want to be at forefront of ambitious nature conservation, then Severn Rivers Trust could be just the place for you. Please don’t be put off if you think that you are not the usual candidate for jobs like this, or you don’t meet all of the person specification requirements — we want to hear from you! Job title: River Engagement Assistant Position type: 12-month fixed term, with opportunities for development, and intention to extend subject to funding. Full time (part-time considered). Salary: £23,400 — £25,000 per annum Location: Hybrid working – home based with regular travel around the Severn catchment area. Benefits: Generous home-working allowance, flexible working arrangements, 9% employer pension contribution https://www.severnriverstrust.…

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Catchment Science and Data Manager

The Catchment Science and Data Manager will lead the Catchment Science and Data Team and develop an evidence base for data driven decision-making across all our catchment improvement work. With a clear understanding of environmental data, ecosystem service metrics, and environmental markets the role will unlock landscape scale restoration through effective and sustainable ecosystem services payments. You will lead our Catchment Science and Data Team comprised of technical experts (e.g. ecologists, geomorphologists, and spatial data analysts) collectively providing the evidence base to inform the work of the Trust. You will encourage learning, development, and innovation in how we collect, interpret, and use data. Bringing your own comprehensive understanding of environmental data and natural capital/​environmental markets, you will support the Trust to link environmental improvement activities to appropriate funding mechanisms. You’ll brief upwards ensuring the leadership has the situational awareness and actionable information they need to stay up to date and make good decisions, writing papers (and business cases) where needed. You will keep track of what is going on — and report on progress and financial performance. You will be asked for your opinions and input into a wide range of topics and may be tasked to lead or help lead on certain new initiatives or work fronts. You will be assessing existing environmental data to derive insights and identify gaps, where necessary commission research/​survey/​study to improve our knowledge. And you will ensure that we inject data and evidence into project development, design, and delivery across our activities in collaboration with our teams. You will be supporting the Trust to explore new and potential environmental markets, sharing learning with partner organisations. Looking across the Rivers Trust Movement and wider environmental sector, you will bring novel initiatives, good practice, and good principles in Environmental Markets to the Trust’s thinking. You’ll help us continue to develop a brave, confident, capable, and well-respected organisation — that people want to work with and for. You will have your finger on the pulse of the relevant things happening within the catchment, the Rivers Trust movement, and generally across the sector.

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Project Manager (Republic of Ireland)

The Rivers Trust is a leading environmental charity and the umbrella body of The Rivers Trust movement, comprising over 60 independent local charities. Our vision is for wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all. We are at a critical point in our history as we expand to deliver projects to protect and replenish this critical part of the natural environment, and our research and expertise is now needed more urgently than ever as water supply and quality move up the public agenda. The island of Ireland is the fastest-growing area of the rivers trust movement, and we have successfully secured a number of EU-funded projects running over several years. As part of the expansion of our work across Ireland, we are looking for a motivated and highly organised person to join our team and fill a newly created Project Manager role. This is a pivotal position, managing The Rivers Trust’s and its Irish subsidiary’s projects in Ireland, including managing our Interreg North-West Europe and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) co-funded Buffer+ project, and our Interreg Europe and Department for Environment, Climate & Communications (DECC) co-funded RiWET project; both focused on peatland restoration as part of health, functioning freshwater ecosystems in Ireland and across Europe. The role will involve collaborating with a wide network of stakeholders including landowners, water companies, universities, government, and the NGO sector across Ireland, the UK and all of Europe. You’ll be supported by the existing Rivers Trust project management team who are based in different locations across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain. As Project Manager you will work on both domestic and EU funded projects, as well as help to build on our project delivery in Ireland. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project life cycle, from initiation to completion and evaluation, ensuring that projects are delivered smoothly and effectively, on time and within scope and budget. Whilst environmental, peatland and freshwater knowledge and experience is desirable, we are looking for someone who can deliver professional and effective project management of the project and its pilot sites to ensure efficiency in realising our projects’ objectives in line with our organisational and charitable objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team working within a thriving movement, and to make a meaningful contribution to environmental protection and improvement. The successful candidate MUST live and work in the Republic of Ireland as part of EU-funding requirement. This is a full-time, home-based role, with regular contact and meetings with colleagues, though the job holder will be required to travel within Ireland, the UK, and occasionally Europe. We offer flexibility around working hours offering time off in lieu. The option of working a 9‑day fortnight is also available. We offer 25 days holiday pro rata (rising to 28 days) plus statutory holiday days. We are happy to make adjustments for people with disabilities and/​or caring responsibilities, and we welcome applications from all communities. Key responsibilities include: Establishing, leading and delivering on complex projects from initiation to closure stages, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget and scope.Developing project plans, schedules and milestones, identifying potential risks or issues and developing contingency plans.Communicating and collaborating effectively with project stakeholders, including landowners, environmental NGO’s, consultants, contractors, water companies, academic and research institutions, and local and national government bodies.Managing project budgets, timelines, resources and scope, reporting to multiple funding bodies using different systems and processes, including EU JEMS.Conducting regular project reviews, providing status updates, and addressing any potential issues or risks that may affect the success of projects.Supporting new project development and contributing to securing funding for our activities in Ireland and Northern IrelandManaging multi-sector stakeholder relationships to achieve partnership and project objectives.Reporting to multiple funding bodies using different reporting systems and processes, including reporting on the projects activities and deliverables on the EU JEMS portal. Contributing to the evaluation of projects, reviewing their outcomes and making improvements to management systems.Supporting other colleagues on the team in the delivery of projects, providing cover for absences and transferring any specialist knowledge.Following all Rivers Trust policies including on Health & Safety, EDI, IT, and GDPR.Contributing to a respectful and inclusive working culture. Based on skills and experience, a competitive and comprehensive pay offer of between €39,149 and €45,673 will be awarded for this role plus 9% employer pension contribution. To apply, please send your CV and detailed cover letter highlighting how you meet the following criteria: Essential knowledge, skills, and experience Experience of reporting to funders, including evidencing milestone and outcome delivery, risks, final and mid-project technical reports.Undertaking project change control and presenting spend forecasting and financial reconciliations to funders (including EU, national and local Government, corporate foundations, charities, the community sector, and others).Experience of developing and maintaining core project management deliverables (project plans, reporting, risks).Budget management.Experience in delivering EU-funded projects.The ability to build, develop and maintain significant internal and external relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. landowners, environmental NGO’s, consultants, contractors, water companies, academic and research institutions, and local and national government bodies).Proven ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams while working remotely.Proven ability to achieve delivery through others.Good communication skills.Detail and deadline-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.Must be proficient in using computers (Microsoft Office — we also communicate by Slack but familiarity with this isn’t a requirement).The ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays when necessary (e.g. to attend events and conferences or visit key stakeholders on-site).Hold a drivers license valid in the Republic of Ireland and UK. Own transport desirable. Desirable criteria, only include these if you have them: Project management training and/​or qualifications.Knowledge of peatland and/​or freshwater environmental management.Experience of project management in the NGO sector.Experience of project programme management.Experience of working with corporate partners. Everyone who works for us is expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive working culture and follow our policies and procedures including Health & Safety, EDI, Cybersecurity and GDPR. If you have any questions which will help you decide to apply and aren’t answered on our website, please get in touch with Constanze O’Toole (constanze.​otoole@​theriverstrust.​org) and they will get back to you. Please note we can only accept applications made through this site, and not sent by email or other methods. Closing date: 3rd October at 12pm (mid-day). Applicants will be given at least one week’s notice in advance of interview, and interviews are being planned for week commencing 21st October 2024.

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Assistant Head of Improving Rivers

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. About the team The Improving Rivers team is a dynamic and driven team which seeks to deliver effective and long-term restoration of river and catchment ecosystems. We work in cross sectoral partnership across the Thames Basin. The team takes a nature-based solutions approach and explores innovations as well as effectively deliver standard impactful approaches which drive the restoration of river ecosystems. 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 role The postholder will support the strategic development of the Improving Rivers portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Improving Rivers and Improving Rivers Managers. The postholder will be responsible for implementing the strategic development of the team in partnership with the Improving Rivers Managers, whilst oversee and supporting the Improving Rivers Managers to implement Thames21 projects and programmes that achieve our 5 year plan goals. The Improving Rivers team covers a diverse portfolio including teams focused on River Restoration, Environmental Evidence, Catchment Partnerships and Rural Solutions. These programmes including cross sectoral work including public, private, academic and community partners, as well as using mechanisms such as Environmental Markets and implementing (and challenging) government policy. These outcomes are integrated into the work on Thames21’s Engagement and Learning Team that develops and delivers a wide range of practical volunteering activities and targeted recruitment and awareness raising to ensure project better reflect the communities we work in and improve health and wellbeing outcomes. Thames21 is looking for a skilled leader and with strategic vision who must have a genuine passion for and understanding of our mission and a love of rivers. Main duties and responsibilities: 1) Strategic Direction Support the strategic development of the Thames21 Improving Rivers Portfolio of work, in liaison with the Head of Improving Rivers and the Chief Executive.Support development of operational targets that directly contribute to achieving the organisations mission and priority area of Thames21’s 5 year plan 2023 – 2028.Support development of strategies and oversee the implementation of action plans to achieve targets and organisation mission.Ensure that effective Monitoring and Evaluation procedures are embedded across the organisation’s projects and programmes.Ensure E&L projects and programmes integrate and complement Thames21’s other work, whilst maintaining good relationships with the senior management team. 2) Leadership and ManagementManaging the Improving Rivers Team, support and directing managers, programme and budget oversight to achieve the objectives of Thames21’s strategy plan.Support and develop Improving Rivers Managers to achieve their targets and objectives including the development of their teams/​areas of workGuide, support the Improving Rivers Team in the delivery of the portfolio of work, ensuring their well-being, performance at work and professional development.Enable cross team collaborations and development for multi-benefits. 3) Business and organisation developmentSupport and enable delivery of Thames21’s wider strategy.Support development that will enhance the organisations performance and be responsible for seeing them through to implementationSupport oversight of and lead on bids and project development for funds/​programmes which are assessed on their technical competencies related to the Improving Rivers portfolioSupport development of Strategic Environmental Markets and support/​lead development of large/​strategically important government bids/​funding for Improving Rivers in partnership with other areas Support the creation of systems that build the skills of the team so they can develop more strategic and impactful projects and programmes independently and ensure they are implemented.Development and support strategic partnerships to achieve the organisation goals. 4) Work with the Head of Improving Rivers and Senior Management Team to ensure the organisation is performing effectively and that its systems and processes support the successful implementation of the Five-Year Plan.Ensure the organisation is financially sustainable and carry out accurate financial management, auditing invoicing, reporting and planning. Support development of organisational policies, practices and structures and ensure they are applied across the organisation. Ensure resources are applied proportionally across the organisation. Establish and maintain practices of data collection for portfolio measurement indices, ensuring the data is entered into Thames21’s data collection platforms. Oversee the application of Health and Safety throughout the team Other Duties This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. This role is ideal for those who: Who have a passion and drive for restoring the health of rivers.Experience and keen to work in collaboration both internally and externallyUnderstanding of innovation and how to take a risks proportionately to the organisations situationDeveloping and implementing effective systems which enable staff to thrivePlease see the attached job description and person specification for more details. Additional Information The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends.25 days paid annual leave are available (pro-rata if less than 1.0FTE) 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 NET. 24⁄7 access to our employee assistance programme.Laptop & Mobile phone for company use. 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 (AIH0724), in the subject box of your email application. For more information on Thames21, please visit our website at www​.thames21​.org​.uk. 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. Closing date: 5pm 8th October 2024. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until as suitable candidate is placed. No agencies please

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