Natural Flood Management Officers

Catchment Resilience Officer & Natural Flood Management Project Manager

Salary: £29,000 – £31,373

Hours: Full-time. 37.5 hours working week.

Duration: 2-3 years fixed term contract, with the intention to extend or make permanent.
Annual leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days, plus bank holidays, plus birthdays!
Location: Blended model: home working plus office space in Bungay provided. Candidate must be
based within easy travelling distance of the Waveney Catchment due to the number of site visits
and face-to-face meetings required for the role.

We are recruiting for two roles. A Catchment Resilience Officer role, funded for 2 years,
and a Project Manager role, funded for 2.5 years (until March 2027).

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.

The roles will suit individuals with skills in delivering farm advice and environmental
projects with an emphasis on rivers and catchments, specifically natural flood management. We
are interested in transferable skills and training the right person on-the job if necessary.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups,
communities and personal circumstances. The staff team is welcoming, open and inclusive and
places a high value on supporting each other to work to the best of our abilities.

Hours of work: A working day is 7.5 hours, generally from 9am-5pm, with an unpaid half hour
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.

Driving licence and vehicle: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. 

Application Process: Please send your CV and a cover letter/email outlining why you are
interested and how your experience links to the job specification. We also accept videos in place of the cover letter. Note that we can only accept
applications from those who already have the right to work in the UK. Please send your
completed application to [email protected]

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please don’t
hesitate to contact Martha Meek, the Trust’s Director, [email protected] or 07903
243108