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This is a 0.6 FTE role (3 days per week). About the Role The Finance and Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the Aire Rivers Trust, ensuring efficient office operations, and supporting administrative functions. We are looking for someone with a combination of financial expertise and strong IT skills. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and office management tasks to ensure smooth business operations.This role is ideal for someone with a balanced background in finance and office administration, capable of managing multiple tasks, ensuring financial accuracy, and fostering an efficient and positive workplace environment. We’re looking for: We seek an organised, thorough, calm individual who can recognise what needs to be done and gets on and does it. You will have: Demonstrable track record of managing a concurrent mix of funding streams and project expenditures.Strong financial management and reporting skills and the ability to manage multiple budgets to achieve maximum value.Ability to communicate effectively with integrity, tact and diplomacy.Experience with a collaborative approach to working and leading colleagues.Strong track record of problem-solving between conflicting priorities.Experience of a collaborative approach to working and building trust throughout the team​.An eye for detail and can improve our procedures and processes to make us more efficientAn ability to manage the office supporting a team of (currently) 8 other staff.The capability to contribute more widely to the development of the Trust. Experience working for a small charity is desirable, as is some interest and experience in the environmental sector. Occasional travel across the Aire Catchment in Bradford, Craven and Leeds for events, meetings, and remote site visits may be required to support delivery in this role, so a driving license and access to your own vehicle are essential. Occasionally, the role may require working outdoors, sometimes in locations with difficult access and/​or in poor weather conditions. Applications If you would like to apply for this position, please send the following: An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications, and contact detailsA Supporting Statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages) demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification and outlining why you are interested in working for the Aire Rivers Trust Please submit your completed application, in PDF format, to ChairofTrustees@AireRivers Trust​.org​.uk The Aire Rivers Trust works across a large, diverse catchment. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation. Should you need support with your application, please get in touch with us.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to demonstrate this at the interview. There is no deadline, but please note that we will fill this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate has been found. Interviews will be in person at our Greengates offices and we will agree a suitable date with you. Click here to download a copy of the job pack

The Environment Agency has today published the results of the salmon stock assessment for 2023, with the worst results on record. 

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. The Farming and Land Management Project Assistant is an entry level position within the farming and land management team, supporting Farm Advisers and Project Officers in delivering ​‘Water Sensitive Farming’ (WSF) — an ambitious water stewardship initiative that benefits the catchments of Norfolk and the Cam and Ely Ouse. The role will develop skills in communicating and working with landowners to provide environmental advice, host engagement events and assist with the delivery of bespoke interventions. The main projects currently in operation include partnerships with WWF and their corporate partnership with Carlsberg, the Riverlands National Trust partnership, the Woodlands for Water project and the Courtauld 2030 initiative. Job Description The Project Assistant will work closely with Farm Advisors, Project Officers and the Comms and Engagement team to gain experience of all aspects of the team’s work. Work will consist of facilitating new farm visits, coordinating and supporting with engagement events, obtaining a variety of consents, assisting in site surveys and communicating successes with partners and stakeholders. The Project Assistant will be given formal training opportunities and mentoring to develop their skills towards more independent project officer roles. Principal Responsibilities: Assist with preparing information for farm visits and reports.Undertake site surveys and record data from site visits in online systems. Support the production of communications materials to further promote and develop the Water Sensitive Farming initiative.Assist with organising events and other farmer engagement tools aimed at improving awareness and sharing knowledge. Work effectively with members of the team to deliver project outcomes. Develop skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake more independent work. The above list should not be regarded as exhaustive, from time-to-time staff may be required to carry out other such duties as determined by the Trust. Person Specification: Education Minimum HND/​BSc in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or other Land Management related subject. Experience and knowledge Essential: Clear commitment to the vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.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.Knowledge of farming practices in East Anglia (UK).Full UK driving licence with own car covered by business insurance is essential.The right to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience of using a GIS.Knowledge of UK Agri-environment schemes​.An understanding of the water cycle interactions with the landscape and people of Norfolk. Additional information Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt. Visits across Norfolk and Cam and Ely Ouse (CamEO) catchment with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile Job term:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays pro rata Salary:Grade 1: £24,000.00 (9% employer Pension Contribution) 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 9:00am on Monday 21^st October 2024. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Sam Hurst on 07944 443652. Website: nor​folkriver​strust​.org

Ofwat has today published its annual Water Company Performance Report, calling on the water sector to improve its performance after companies fall short on targets.

With support from Defra’s Species Survival Fund, we have launched a new programme of river improvement projects called ​‘Ribble Revival: Room for Rivers’. This programme has significant amounts of on-the-ground habitat conservation activities, with most having elements of volunteering and community engagement. These activities include tree planting, woodland maintenance, fencing, wetland creation, river channel habitat improvement, and fish passage, to name a few. Additionally, the Trust has initiated ​“Community Catchments”, which has begun through support from the Environment Agency National Natural Flood Risk Management Programme and will see the delivery of three programmes of work to provide NFM benefits to Darwen, Clitheroe and Wrea Green. Delivered through leaky dams, peat restoration, and flood plain connection activities. This role will work with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver many of these projects and activities, both independently and through the supervision of contractors. The role will ensure that we create and maintain high quality habitats, ensure contractors work safely and in an environmentally sensitive way, and that projects are delivered in budget, to schedule, and involving the wider team, partners and stakeholders. As such, the Trust is looking to recruit a competent and enthusiastic person who will be joining a committed team, working towards making a positive difference to the riverine environment. This person will have knowledge of conservation project management, preferably technical environmental project management, linking data and evidence to delivery. The Project Manager’s responsibilities are: Preparing and submitting applications to obtain necessary consents and permissions (e.g. Environment Agency permits) includingUndertaking site surveysCompiling reportsWorking with external consultantsProduce concept designs and specification for technical and modelling contractsLeading the procurement of works and services associated with projectsProject Management and site supervision of contractorsUndertaking site visits to monitor progress, keeping records, and writing reportsProduction of post works management and maintenance plansAssisting with all necessary reports, and keeping suitable records in line with the funding requirements and document retention policyWorking with colleagues to ensure that project costs are in line with project budgetsCommunicating with the wider project teamContributing to new project development and funding bids as appropriateSupporting or leading the delivery of other project activity where appropriateAssisting the wider team to engage with local communitiesDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholdersContribute to and assist in the production of publicity and marketing materials Please note that the closing date for this application is the 31^st October, and interviews will take place week commencing the 11^th November and the 18^th November.