River Restoration Officer – Derwent SSSI/SAC Impact Lead

Natural England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England in the United Kingdom is seeking a River Restoration Officer to deliver priority restoration actions for the River Derwent SSSI/SAC and to support the Derwent Catchment Management Plan, as well as Local Nature Recovery Strategies and recovery of priority habitats in the catchment.

The role will focus on in-river and floodplain restoration within the SSSI/SAC, working with landowners, NGOs and other stakeholders to develop medium-term actions for 2025–2030 and to drive post-2030

Responsibilities

• Engage with landowners/land managers and stakeholders to deliver improvements to the River Derwent SSSI/SAC.
• Coordinate links to other relevant projects and help achieve the Restoration Plan.
• Work with partners to develop and submit funding bids for identified schemes.
• Develop designs for river restoration schemes and secure delivery on the ground.

Job description

Natural England in the United Kingdom is seeking a River Restoration Officer to deliver priority restoration actions for the River Derwent SSSI/SAC and to support the Derwent Catchment Management Plan, as well as Local Nature Recovery Strategies and recovery of priority habitats in the catchment.

The role will focus on in-river and floodplain restoration within the SSSI/SAC, working with landowners, NGOs and other stakeholders to develop medium-term actions for 2025–2030 and to drive post-2030