Aquadrome Project Support Officer
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
About Us
Three Rivers District in South West Hertfordshire straddles the north west corner of the M25 on the edge of Greater London. The district is a mixture of beautiful countryside, villages and small towns. The area has a diverse range of sectors and businesses and is a centre for the film industry with Warner Brothers at Leavesden forming part of a studio cluster along with Elstree and Pinewood at a short drive away.
At a glance
- 700 historic assets and 22 conservation areas with 77% of the district in the Green Belt
- 1,914 NNDR registered businesses with the economy providing 39,000 jobs
- Very low crime rate
- The district ranks highly for business registrations and start-ups with a highly skilled and trained workforce, high employment levels with GVA and weekly earnings above average
We’re proud that so many people choose to live, work and visit here, and even prouder that our brilliant team loves working here too! In our latest staff survey, 88% said they find their work fulfilling and rewarding, over 90% said they can rely on their colleagues, and nearly 90% felt they have meaningful goals to aim for.
We are now looking for an Aquadrome Project Support Officer to join us on a part-time, fixed term basis, working 22 hours per week until 31st August 2026.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,080 per annum (pro rata)
- 28 days’ holiday (rising to 30 days if applicable)
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Flexible working
- Career development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounted leisure centre membership
- Employee volunteering schemes
- Access to discounted activities and days out
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with budget management expertise to join our passionate team and contribute to an exciting heritage and environmental initiative.
You will be immersed in exciting initiatives that unite people and the natural world, giving you a deep sense of purpose and the chance to build real project management skills.
From day one, you’ll thrive in a values-driven team that listens, supports and champions you, nurturing your growth, amplifying your ideas, and making your wellbeing a true priority. On top of this, a part-time commitment of just 22 hours per week means that you’ll be free to undertake your other responsibilities, supporting a positive work/life balance.
The Role
As an Aquadrome Project Support Officer, you’ll help co-ordinate and shape a National Lottery Heritage Fund project at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome focused on Water, Wildlife and Wellbeing.
The Aquadrome is a unique, biodiverse nature reserve which has been part of the Rickmansworth landscape for decades. Now, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, we are restoring, improving and safeguarding the site to protect its environmental heritage and ensure it can be enjoyed by all residents of the Three Rivers District.
Specifically, you’ll provide essential administrative and organisational support behind the scenes, from managing budgets and co-ordinating meetings to compiling key reports that help keep the project on track and on purpose.
You’ll also help bring the project’s story to life by crafting content for websites and social media, contributing to a powerful communications strategy that inspires, informs and engages the local community.
About You
To be considered as an Aquadrome Project Support Officer, you will need:
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to manage and monitor budgets
- A proven track record of high performance and delivering quality outcomes
- The ability to develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- A flexible approach with the ability to work some evenings and weekends
An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.
The closing date for this role is Wednesday 13 August 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Programme Assistant, Environmental Project Officer, Heritage Project Support Officer, Grants Project Officer, or Natural Infrastructure Assistant.
Webrecruit and Three Rivers District Council are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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