Rivers Officer - Catchment Support
You will provide crucial support to the River Lea Catchment Partnership by helping advance the role we play as Catchment Host, as well as overseeing delivery of a successful 12-month development phase of the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP).
Fixed term contract 12 months (possibility of extension).
This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to secure a pilot phase of the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Closing date 10th February 2026 at 9am
Contact details
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity or have any specific questions, you can arrange a call with Sarah Perry (River Catchment Coordinator), by emailing recruitment@hmwt.org.
Please see our recruitment pack for more information and on how to apply.
About the role
As Rivers Officer (Catchment Support), you will provide crucial support to the River Lea Catchment Partnership by working towards guidelines set out by the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) to improve the catchment management plans, set up and support strategic working groups, help drive action towards shared catchment priorities, re-invigorate the catchment website through a redesign and improving its operability, provide GIS and data support to evidence gathering projects, and facilitate collaboration across stakeholders through coordinating a programme of learning and catchment events.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team are enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more here - https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/benefits
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.