Nature Recovery Project Officer (Water)

The Wildlife Trusts; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join their Nature Recovery team. This role focuses on the delivery of the 'Connecting Limbs' project, which aims to restore and enhance water-dependent habitats while promoting community engagement and education. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in connecting diverse communities with their local natural environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives and make a positive impact on local ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and environmental initiatives.
• Strong communication skills for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nature Recovery team in delivering water restoration projects.
• Engage with local communities to promote environmental awareness.

Skills

Project Management

Community Engagement

Environmental Awareness

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Project Management

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to support our Nature Recovery, Land and Water team with the delivery of a Water Restoration Funded project, “Connecting Limbs”.

The project is a catchment-scale development initiative aimed at promoting natural process recovery across the River Sheaf catchment. It focuses on creating, restoring, and enhancing water-dependent habitats to provide various ecosystem services. The project also aims to connect communities from diverse backgrounds with their local river and natural environment through education, engagement, and citizen science.

Purpose of Role:

To support the Nature Recovery, Land and Water team in delivering the Connecting Limbs project.

Additionally, the role will provide ad hoc support to other team members as appropriate.