About The Role
As a Catchment Officer, you’ll act as a coordinator and investigator—gathering data, uncovering issues, engaging communities, and creating momentum for change.
Working within our Water, Land & Catchments Team, you’ll lead an ambitious programme of projects focused on river restoration, citizen science, and evidence‑led environmental management.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team, working predominantly within the Medway catchment, tackling some of the UK’s most urgent environmental challenges.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Catchment Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of improving river health—connecting people, data, and action to create real change.
You’ll lead the development and delivery of impactful projects, from river restoration and research to citizen science and community engagement.
A key part of your role will be bringing people together. You’ll lead Catchment Partnerships, building strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating collaboration, and empowering communities to play an active role in protecting their local rivers.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong understanding of river catchment management, ecology, hydrology, environmental science or stakeholder and community engagement.
* Experience in project development and delivery, ideally with nature‑based solutions or citizen science.
* Confidence in collecting, analysing, and using environmental data.
* Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
* Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and communities.
* Ability to work autonomously and proactively, taking ownership of tasks and driving work forward.
* Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work across teams, support multiple projects simultaneously, and identify and bring together new opportunities.
Why Work with Us?
Join a purpose‑driven organisation where your work will make a tangible difference to the health of rivers and the natural environment.
You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values innovation, initiative, and shared success.
We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where no two days are the same—combining fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project delivery.
If you’re motivated by real‑world impact, enjoy working with diverse communities, and want to help drive positive environmental change, this is the place for you.
Site Locations
The SERT region covers the south east of England, extending from Hampshire in the west to Kent in the east, with the northern border being south of the Thames, extending down to the English Channel.
Our office is based in Leatherhead, which you will be required to attend up to 4 times a month.
The amount of travel required depends on the role, and can be extensive. Most travel for an individual will be to work on project sites, which can be remote, or attending external meetings within the SERT region.
To support travel costs, SERT pays a mileage allowance for travel within the SERT region. SERT does not pay mileage, time or any other costs for travel outside the SERT region, nor for any commutes to the office. Toll charges and ULEZ cannot be claimed.
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