Community Engagement Officer

Salary: £21,522 (FTE £27,666)
Hours: 4 days week, 7.5 hours day.
Duration: 1-year contract from May 2024 until May 2025, with intention to
extend or make permanent. 
Location: Hybrid: home working plus office space in Bungay provided.
Candidate must be based within easy travelling distance of the Waveney Catchment.

The River Waveney Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to improving and protecting the
River Waveney, making it a better place for people and wildlife. We are part of the Rivers
Trust movement, a network of over 60 Rivers Trusts across the UK. We work on a variety of
projects with partners, communities and volunteers to deliver a wide range of projects
including river restoration, natural flood management, farm advice, river access, river
monitoring, volunteer events, community engagement and education.

This is a great opportunity to join our team as a part-time Community Engagement Officer for an
initial 12-month contract. The Trust currently comprises four members of staff and is running
many varied environmental and community projects with further work in development. The team is
welcoming, open and inclusive and places a high value on supporting each other to work to the
best of our abilities.

The role will suit an approachable and collaborative individual with experience of community
projects and working with volunteers, ideally also with experience in river focused
conservation projects. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups,
communities and personal circumstances. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Salary: £21,522 (FTE £27,666) with progression in the role expected for the
right candidate.

Contract period: The position is part time, on a 1-year contract, with the
intention to extend or make permanent.

Reporting to: Director or Senior Project Officer of the River Waveney Trust.

Annual leave: Annual leave entitlement is 20 days holiday + 6 bank holidays
(FTE 25 days + 8 bank holidays)

Hours of work: A working day is 7.5 hours, generally from 9 am-5.30 pm, with an
unpaid hour-long lunch break. Flexible work hours are fully acceptable for personal
circumstances and we are happy to accommodate any requirements needed in order to make the role
work for the right candidate. Please note there will be up to 10 weekend work days expected
over the year, with time offered in lieu. 

Place of work and ethos: A blend of home, office and other site
visits/meetings is expected. Flexibility is encouraged to achieve a good work life balance, in
exchange commitment, honesty and integrity are expected from the candidate. The candidate must
be based within a reasonable distance of the Waveney Catchment. We cannot accept applications
from candidates who are based remotely or who do not have the right to work in the UK. 

Pension: 9% employer pension offered.

Driving licence and vehicle: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is
essential. Due to the remote nature of the work we cannot accept applications from individuals
who do not have a driving licence or access to a car. The candidate is expected to insure their
own vehicle for work-use (this should not increase the premium). Mileage expenses are paid at
£0.45 a mile. Mileage does not cover commuting to the office but will cover agreed commutes
from home within the catchment.

Application Process: Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you
are interested and how your experience links to the job. At most two sides A4 recommended for
each. We also accept videos in place of the cover letter. Please send your completed
application to [email protected]

Please note an enhanced DBS check will be required for the role. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Martha Meek, The Trusts
Director [email protected] or
07903 243108. 

Application deadline: Monday 15th April 11.59 pm

Interview venue and format: Wednesday 24th April in the Waveney Catchment

If you have missed the deadline, or are unsure if you fit the criteria for this role, but still
feel you would be a good fit for working with our Trust, please do forward on your CV which we
will keep on record for future roles that may come up. 

Download a full job description here.