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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.

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. 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 rivers;inspiring 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. Why Join SERT? This is a new and unique role giving the successful applicant the opportunity to support making a real difference to the rivers in the South East. Working closely with other members of the Restoring Rivers and Catchment Team, you will be managing and delivering projects to improve, protect and enhance our rivers. This is a fantastic chance to make this role your own, whilst contributing to improving our natural environment. What does the role involve? Projects vary in size and complexity and will involve different aspects of work to enhance our rivers such as weir removal, installing fish passages, creating natural habitats and creating wetlands. This role will be responsible for overseeing site operations liaising between Contractors, Project Managers and external Stakeholders to ensure work is delivered on time, safely, on budget and to a excellent standard. Whilst this is a hybrid role with time being spent in an office environment, either at home or in our office in Leatherhead, it is primarily active and outdoors. Who are we looking for? You will be an advocate of our natural river environment and have experience in site management within the construction industry, preferably delivering environmental projects. You will be someone who likes to get their hands dirty by getting physically involved in the work to improve our rivers. You will be happy to fell trees, work in rivers and on muddy banks supporting the delivery of our multiple projects. You will be flexible in your approach to working hours, with the ability to travel across the south east, multi tasking to ensure all your sites are being managed effectively, to deliver the projects. You will be able to manage initially one member of staff, but potentially, more in the future, as our organisation continues to grow. You will have a friendly disposition, whilst being able to manage difficult situations with authority and diplomacy. Please see the full Site Manager RRC Job Description for more information. This is a permanent, full time, hybrid role. How to apply: Please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org : Your CVA completed SERT Application for EmploymentEquality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 23 March 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews will take place on Friday 4^th April 2025. 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.

Are you starting out in your conservation career?Are you outgoing and like working with people?Do you have a flair for delivering engaging, creative learning experiences with young people and/​or adults? If so, our new paid placement role as a Community Engagement Trainee could be for you! About the role This is a six-month paid training placement starting in May 2025 and is designed to be a launch pad for someone at the beginning of their career in conservation and/​or community engagement. As our Community Engagement Trainee, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience; supporting the delivery of community awareness work on invasive non-native species – a key issue affecting the health of watercourses and lakes in the Eden Valley and The Lake District, as well as Eden Rivers Trust’s practical volunteering programme and community events. These two key work programmes form part of our Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project supported by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. About you You will be a confident communicator who can make scientific concepts accessible to a wide variety of audiences and inspire them to take action to protect our waterways. At home working outdoors, you’ll be outgoing and comfortable approaching and working with people. The role requires regular travel to sites around the catchment so you will need to have a current, full UK driving licence. About us Eden Rivers Trust is the conservation charity standing up for Eden’s rivers; changing perceptions of rivers, enhancing and protecting the river environment so that people and nature in Cumbria can thrive. Our vision is Clean and healthy rivers, providing a brighter future for all, and we have been working with partners and volunteers since 1996, developing and carrying out innovative environmental projects that restore rivers, improve habitats, manage floods naturally, and promote water-friendly farming. These conservation activities are integrated with creative programmes for schools and community groups that promote awareness, access, and learning. As a Trust we are Rethinking Rivers. For Good. More information Please visit our website for the job description/​application form https://www.edenriverstrust.or… For an informal conversation about the role, please call Rhian Ebrey, Access to Eden Project Manager on 01768 866788. The deadline for applications is 9 am, Monday 24 March 2025 Interviews are planned for the week commencing 31 March 2025

Are you passionate about protecting and improving rivers? Mersey Rivers Trust is looking for a Senior Project & Partnerships Manager to lead environmental projects, drive partnerships, and manage a small team delivering real change across the Upper Mersey and Irwell river catchments in Greater Manchester. You’ll work with key stakeholders, secure funding, oversee project delivery, and make a tangible impact on our rivers. If you have strong leadership, partnership and project management skills, we want to hear from you! Location: Greater Manchester (Home-based with travel across Greater Manchester)Salary: £37,000 — £39,000Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Closing date: 28^th March 2025Interviews: w/​c 31^st March 2025 Interested? Please email your CV (no more than two sides of A4) and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4), outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and job description to the Operations & Delivery Director, Paul Henbrey: paulh@​merseyrivers.​org More information: Your work will focus on the Upper Mersey and Irwell river catchments, where the rivers that form the Mersey have their source on the moorlands of the Peak District & Pennine hills, flowing through the towns of Greater Manchester to the cities of Manchester and Salford and into the Manchester Ship Canal. Your role will be to develop projects designed to improve the health of watercourses in the Upper Mersey and Irwell catchments, contribute to reducing flood risk, and engage communities in caring for their local river. You will lead a team of two project managers, and work closely with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and communities (local authorities, other eNGOs, businesses, local community groups and volunteers) to deliver these projects. Much of our work is delivered in partnership with others; your relationships will be so close that it will often seem like you are colleagues in the same organisation. You will host the Upper Mersey Catchment Partnership, bringing key partners together to plan and deliver improvements to the rivers across the catchment (Rivers Tame, Goyt, upper Mersey, Bollin). This is an exciting time for us with multiple projects underway or in development. For example, we have just received a large donation to fund a 4‑year project to transform the River Tame, from its source to Stockport, where it joins the River Goyt to form the River Mersey. Part of your role will be to use this donation as a basis to leverage further funding to expand our river improvement programme. Key experience we are looking for you to bring to this role:Working collaboratively with a varied range of partners and stakeholdersLeading and supporting a dedicated project teamDesigning and delivering projectsManaging project budgetsWriting funding bids Key competencies:Clear and effective communication skills, orally and in writingAbility and willingness to listen, understand others’ perspectives and build consensusAbility to plan and organise a team’s activities to deliver successful outcomesCapacity to respond flexibly to changes in circumstances and adapt projects accordinglyUnderstanding of environmental processes, ideally relating to the water environment, and the application of that understanding in project development and design Learn more about Mersey Rivers Trust’s work on their website. A full role profile is available on request or if you have any questions about the role, please email Paul Henbrey: paulh@​merseyrivers.​org

Westcountry Rivers Trust is seeking to hire a part-time IT Manager or IT Officer (dependent on experience) Including website and content management. This is a permanent contract after a successful 6 month probation period. The starting salary for the IT Officer role is £15,420.00 — £16,980.00 (£25,700.00 – £28,300.00 — FTE) per annum (dependent on experience) The starting salary for the IT Manager role is £18,480.00 — £21,600.00 (£30,800.00 – £36,000.00 — FTE) per annum (dependent on experience) Benefits while working for Westcountry Rivers Trust Generous leave entitlement — 25 days annual leave, with a reward for long service — an additional 1 day per year for each year worked over 5 years, up to a maximum of 30 days for employees serving 10 years continuous serviceAdditional Leave covering the Christmas Closure periodFlexible/​Hybrid Working9% Employer Pension, plus Life Assurance coverEmployee Assistance ProgrammeInvestment in your future growth with ongoing training & career developmentRegular Team EventsWe foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the responsibilities and person specification. You can learn more about the work of Westcountry Rivers Trust on their website. Apply by midnight on Sunday 23^rd March 2025 by CV and Covering Letter to: Westcountry Rivers Trust Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Stoke Climsland on Thursday 3^rd April 2025 For queries about this role or the application process please contact recruitment@​wrt.​org.​uk

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 25^th April 2025. Contact: Chloe Lawrence – chloe@​teesriverstrust.​org

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 14^th April 2025. 

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 1^st April 2025 Interview dates: Week commencing 10 April 2025 (subject to change)