Senior Project Officer

Salary: £31,867 – £35,408 per annum.
Hours: Full-time. 37.5 hours working week. 
Role: Senior Project Officer.
Duration: Permanent position, with the understanding that the successful
candidate will contribute to the future long-term success of the role. 
Location: Hybrid: 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. 

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 an exciting opportunity for a new person to join our Trust and take a pivotal role in
developing and growing the organisation. 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 experienced and self-motivated individual with skills in project
management and finance within a charity setting. The ideal candidate will have a background in
environmental charity work, with an emphasis on rivers and catchments, but other project
management backgrounds will be considered if the candidate is dedicated to the role. Critical
to the role is enthusiasm and dedication to help our charity succeed in its mission. The role
will include providing direct line management support for up to five members of staff, and
overseeing project delivery for those staff members. 

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Salary: £31,867 – £35,408 per annum, with progression in the role expected for
the right candidate.

Contract period: The position is full-time, on a permanent contract, with the
understanding that the successful candidate will contribute to the future long-term success of
the role. The position is currently fully funded for one year.

Reporting to: Director of the River Waveney Trust.

Annual leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank
holidays).

Hours of work: A working day is 7.5 hours, generally from 9 am to 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. Job-share considered. 

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 and office within the catchment.

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. 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]

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Martha Meek, the Trust’s
Director, [email protected] or
07903 243108

Application deadline: Monday 22nd April 2024 at 11.59 pm

Interview venue and format: Thursday 2nd May. In-person
within the Waveney Catchment, or online if preferred.

If you have missed the deadline, or are unsure if you fit the criteria for the 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 the future.

Download full job description here.