River Restoration Lead & Catchment Partnerships

South East Rivers Trust; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization seeks a Senior Catchment Officer in Leatherhead, UK. This role involves leading projects to restore river health through community engagement and strategic planning. The successful candidate will develop river restoration and pollution prevention projects, coordinate partnerships, and create a Catchment Plan that shapes priorities for the future. Essential qualifications include a degree in ecology or related fields and strong skills in project delivery and stakeholder engagement. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth included.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of river catchment management, ecology, hydrology, or environmental science.
• Proven experience in project development and delivery, ideally with nature-based solutions.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for river restoration and pollution prevention.
• Host and coordinate Catchment Partnerships for effective collaboration.
• Develop a Catchment Plan for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong understanding of river catchment management

Project development and delivery

Education

Degree in ecology, hydrology, or environmental science

Job description

A leading environmental organization seeks a Senior Catchment Officer in Leatherhead, UK. This role involves leading projects to restore river health through community engagement and strategic planning. The successful candidate will develop river restoration and pollution prevention projects, coordinate partnerships, and create a Catchment Plan that shapes priorities for the future. Essential qualifications include a degree in ecology or related fields and strong skills in project delivery and stakeholder engagement. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth included.