Job Description
Lead projects, partnerships & plans to restore rivers and inspire communities. Make a real impact on river health!
The Senior Catchment Officer role is at the heart of what we do at the South East Rivers Trust (SERT). You’ll lead collaborative, evidence-based action to improve river health, bringing together communities and stakeholders to tackle catchment challenges and deliver nature-based solutions.
Working predominantly on the River Stour in Kent, this role combines project leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll:
* Develop and deliver river restoration, pollution prevention, natural flood management, and citizen science projects.
* Host and coordinate Catchment Partnerships, ensuring inclusive, effective collaboration.
* Lead the development of a Catchment Plan for the Stour, shaping priorities for the next five years and linking with strategic decision-making and funding.
* Secure funding, build project pipelines, and mentor junior colleagues.
About you
1. Confident communicator and relationship-builder
2. Strong understanding of river catchment management, ecology, hydrology, or environmental science.
3. Proven experience in project development and delivery, ideally nature-based solutions or citizen science.
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