Community Officer Hereford~River City

Contact details

For further information please contact the Operations Manager hr@herefordshirewt.co.uk

Closing date Monday 19th May. Interviews June 3rd 2026

Due to the number of applicants we will only provide feedback to those interviewed.

RiverCity Recruitment Pack

JD Community Officer

Project overview:

The Hereford River City project aims to restore, reconnect and celebrate Hereford city’s waterways and wetlands. It will explore the history of the city’s green and blue corridors, restore the wildlife habitats and corridors and connect communities to past and present natural history. This role will lead the initial development phase of the project. Dependent on funding, there will then be a 3-year delivery phase.

New habitats will be created at key locations on the Yazor, Widemarsh and Newton Brooks. Volunteer groups and citizen science groups will run regular restoration activities. The city’s watercourses will be cleaner and with wildlife thriving within and around them. Access will be improved with signposting, trails and physical and digital interpretation showcasing the natural and social heritage of the watercourses.

We will collaborate with communities to improve people’s connection to nature, to improve their mental wellbeing and sense of place. We will co-create participatory activities including volunteering and training opportunities. We will harness the arts and natural play to engage diverse audiences in new ways. We will research, share and celebrate the economic and social histories of the waterways and water meadows.

Our Benefits

• All Staff Days

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The Hereford River City project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.