Norfolk Rivers Trust
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Reports to: Head of Operations.
Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile.
Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours of work : 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid.
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays.
Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (pro rata) dependant on experience
Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution.
Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance.
Right to work in UK: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Employee benefits:
Employee assistance programme.
Free eye test and support with cost of glasses.
Enhanced leave policies including maternity, paternity and sickness.
Excellent pension scheme.
Flexible working opportunities.
About NRT
Founded in 2011, Norfolk Rivers Trust’s ambition is to deliver catchment-scale change to our water environment by protecting our watercourses from pollution, improving habitat and ecological functioning of streams and rivers whilst enhancing resilience to climate change.
The charity has grown to a team of over 30 passionate and enthusiastic employees.
We’re now looking for our very first dedicated Human Resources (HR) professional, someone who’s excited by the opportunity to shape and grow the HR function within a small but ambitious environmental charity.
About the HR Advisor role
In this new role, the HR Advisor will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Advisor will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle.
This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices, updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives.
Above all, the HR Advisor will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust’s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Advisor will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy.
Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available.
Application process
To apply go to Norfolk Rivers Trust | Job opportunities for the Job Pack and Application Form and how to apply. Reply with completed documents and a covering letter/email. by 17:00 hrs on Monday 15th December 2025.
First interviews will take place the week commencing 5th January 2026 and can be attended in person or on Teams.
Second interviews will take place the week commencing 12th January 2026 and will be held in person.
If you would like to discuss the position, please email by clicking on the 'fast apply' button with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.
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