Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: Office based in Carshalton (SM5) with travel across the South East
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract period: Three year contract. Full time (40 hours per week)
Application deadline: Monday 4th November, 12pm
Interviews scheduled: 14th & 15th November
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) is a leading environmental charity dedicated to achieving healthy river ecosystems across the South East of England. The Trust’s mission is to deliver outstanding river ecosystem enhancement through science-based action, collaboration, education and engagement. We are a member of the national Rivers Trust and part of the rivers trust movement, which is described as having ‘wet feet’ because it focuses on practical improvement works on the ground. Our core values are central to all we strive to achieve, including bringing positive energy, expertise and specialist knowledge to develop good relationships and deliver to a high standard to make a real difference to rivers and their catchment areas.
We are seeking a Project Officer to work in our Delivery Team. With support from senior staff, you will develop and deliver river restoration and habitat enhancement projects which address priority issues for rivers and their catchments. You will use your growing experience to lead on projects throughout all stages including conception, development, design, delivery and monitoring.
You will share your knowledge and experience with Assistant Project Officers, who will support you in your projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing expert team and to contribute to our portfolio of ambitious and bold projects based on sound science and best practice.
For further information, the job description, person specification and application process please see www.southeastriverstrust.org/staff-vacancies/