Rivers Project Officer

Groundwork South; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a passionate Rivers Project Officer to enhance river ecosystems and engage communities in the Colne Catchment. Responsibilities include monitoring water quality, organizing conservation activities, and inspiring local stewardship. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in ecological monitoring and community engagement. This is a permanent full-time position offering a salary starting at £28,000, rising after probation.

Qualifications

• Passionate about healthy rivers and environmental stewardship.
• Experience in monitoring water quality.
• Ability to organize community conservation activities.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze environmental data.
• Monitor water quality and river fly populations.
• Organize citizen science and conservation activities.

Skills

Ecological monitoring

Community engagement

Data analysis

Job description

Job Title

Rivers Project Officer

Location

Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£28,000, rising to £29,500 upon successful completion of probation period

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Rivers Project Officer to deliver a variety of river enhancement, monitoring and citizen science-based community engagement across the Colne Catchment.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s passionate about healthy rivers, skilled in ecological monitoring, and keen to bring people together to care for their local environment. The Rivers Project Officer will deliver river enhancement, monitoring, and community engagement initiatives across the Colne Catchment — a landscape that stretches from internationally rare chalk rivers to the gravel pits and reservoirs of the Colne Valley Regional Park. This unique catchment supports remarkable wildlife, offers diverse recreational opportunities, and plays a vital role in public water supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysing environmental data to inform action and solve catchment challenges.
• Monitoring water quality, riverfly populations, and physical habitats.
• Organising citizen science and hands-on conservation activities with local communities.
• Inspiring awareness, stewardship, and practical enhancement of local watercourses.

Our office in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream is a special place to work, find out more here.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

About Groundwork South

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Application Process

Apply now!

Download the Job Application pack below: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/rivers-project-officer/

Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘RPO25’ to [e-mail].

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Lucy Shuker at [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd October
Interview date: 1st Stage - Wednesday 8th October
2nd Stage - Tuesday 14th October

Equal Opportunity

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.