Catchment Restoration Officer – Join Our Mission to Restore the River Severn

At Severn Rivers Trust, we are passionate about catchment-scale restoration and have bold ambitions to turn the tide on the Severn’s recovery. Our mission is to expand our conservation programmes while strengthening our engagement with local communities to restore and protect this vital river system.

We are a dynamic, can-do organisation that thrives on challenges and takes action. If you are someone who loves to get things done and wants to be at the forefront of ecological restoration along Britain’s longest river, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your career in Environmental Conservation!

Are you passionate about nature conservation and eager to make a tangible impact? This is an exciting opportunity for to continue or start your career in environmental conservation within a leading environmental charity. You will be at the heart of ambitious ecological projects along the River Severn.

Your Role

As a Catchment Restoration Officer in the Upper Teme Catchment, or the Upper Severn Catchment in Wales, you will take a leading position in the delivery of innovative and impactful habitat creation and restoration projects, helping to enhance biodiversity and improve ecosystem resilience across the region.

What you will do

Lead on the planning and delivery of habitat creation and restoration projects
Work directly with private landowners, offering informed land management advice
Deliver catchment-scale environmental improvements, aligning with wider landscape and biodiversity strategies
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including farmers, communities, regulators, and partners
Procure and manage contractors to deliver high-quality restoration works
Work collaboratively within the wider Severn Rivers Trust team to share knowledge and ensure best practice
Track and report on project progress, budgets, and outcomes, contributing to funding and evaluation needs

Who are we looking for

Someone with a passion for river and catchment restoration, with a genuine commitment to improving the natural environment
A hands-on person with experience in project delivery, particularly in practical habitat creation or restoration works
An ability to build strong, trusting relationships with landowners and stakeholders, and communicate clearly and persuasively
Someone who will thrive in a dynamic, field-based role, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing situations
Understanding of UK environmental policy and land management practices, and how they relate to catchment restoration
Someone self-motivated, practical, and keen to develop new skills as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in environmental conservation while contributing to the restoration of one of Britain’s most important river systems.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to restoring and protecting our natural landscapes!

Swyddog Adfer y Dalgylch – Ymunwch Gyda’n Cenhadaeth i Adfer Afon Hafren

Yn Ymddiriedolaeth Afonydd Hafren, rydym yn angerddol dros adferiad ar raddfa dalgylch ac mae gennym uchelgeisiau beiddgar i droi’r llanw ar adferiad afon Hafren. Ein cenhadaeth yw ehangu ein rhaglenni cadwraeth tra’n atgyfnerthu ein hymgysylltu gyda chymunedau lleol i adfer ac amddiffyn y system afonydd hanfodol yma.

Rydym yn sefydliad deinamig sy’n weithgar ac sy’n ffynnu ar heriau ac sy’n cymryd camau gweithredu. Os ydych chi’n rhywun sydd wrth eich bodd yn rhoi pethau ar waith ac sydd eisiau bod ar reng flaen adferiad ecolegol ar hyd afon hiraf Prydain, gallai hwn fod y cyfle perffaith i chi!

Eich gyrfa mewn Cadwraeth Amgylcheddol!

Ydych chi’n angerddol dros gadwraeth byd natur ac yn awyddus i greu traweffaith ymarferol? Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i chi barhau neu ddechrau eich gyrfa mewn cadwraeth amgylcheddol o fewn prif elusen amgylcheddol. Byddwch yn gweithio wrth galon prosiectau ecolegol uchelgeisiol ar hyd afon Hafren.

Eich Rôl

Fel Swyddog Adferiad Dalgylch byddwch mewn safle arweiniol wrth greu cynefinoedd arloesol sy’n cael traweffaith a phrosiectau adfer gan helpu i wella bioamrywiaeth a gwella cydnerthedd ecosystemau ar draws y rhanbarth.

Beth fyddwch chi’n ei wneud

Arwain ar gynllunio a chyflawni prosiectau adfer a chreu cynefinoedd

Gweithio’n uniongyrchol gyda pherchnogion tir preifat, gan gynnig cyngor rheoli tir gwybodus

Darparu gwelliannau amgylcheddol ar raddfa dalgylch, gan alinio gyda’r dirwedd ehangach a strategaethau bioamrywiaeth

Adeiladu a chynnal perthnasoedd cryf gyda rhanddeiliaid, gan gynnwys ffermwyr, cymunedau, rheoleiddwyr a phartneriaid

Caffael a rheoli contractwyr er mwyn darparu gwaith adfer o safon uchel

Gweithio’n gydweithredol o fewn tîm ehangach Ymddiriedolaeth Afonydd Hafren i rannu gwybodaeth a sicrhau arfer gorau

Olrhain ac adrodd ar gynnydd, cyllidebau a deilliannau prosiectau, gan gyfrannu at anghenion ariannu a gwerthuso

Yr unigolyn rydym yn chwilio amdano

Rhywun sy’n angerddol dros adferiad afonydd a’r dalgylch, gydag ymrwymiad gwirioneddol i wella’r amgylchedd naturiol

Person ymarferol gyda phrofiad o gyflawni prosiectau, yn arbennig felly wrth greu cynefinoedd yn ymarferol neu waith adfer

Gallu i adeiladu cyd-berthnasoedd cryf, llawn ymddiriedaeth gyda pherchnogion tir a rhanddeiliaid, a chyfathrebu’n eglur gan ddwyn perswâd

Rhywun fydd yn ffynnu mewn rôl ddeinamig, yn seiliedig ar y maes, gan reoli nifer o flaenoriaethau ac addasu i sefyllfaoedd sy’n newid

Dealltwriaeth o bolisi amgylcheddol y DU ac o arferion rheoli tir, a sut maent yn berthnasol i adferiad y dalgylch

Rhywun hunan-gymhellol, ymarferol sy’n awyddus i ddatblygu sgiliau newydd fel rhan o dîm cefnogol sy’n meddwl ymlaen

Mae hwn yn gyfle gwych i ennill profiad yn y byd go iawn mewn cadwraeth amgylcheddol tra’n cyfrannu at adfer un o systemau afonydd pwysicaf Prydain.

Barod i wneud gwahaniaeth? Gwnewch gais nawr a dewch yn rhan o dîm sydd wedi ymrwymo i adfer ac amddiffyn ein tirweddau naturiol!

SEVERN RIVERS TRUST

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