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We’re looking for a great communicator to bring our exciting Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project to life. You’ll create and distribute engaging content across a wide range of digital and traditional media channels that will enthuse and empower target audiences to get closer to Eden’s rivers and nature. You’ll monitor the results to ensure that outcomes are met and refine future activity to create even more impact. This could be an ideal first job in marketing and PR as the role holder will develop valuable skills by working across a variety of marketing disciplines, including digital, PR, events, internal communications, advertising and community engagement. This role is a fixed term contract, 3 days (22.5 hours) per week until 31 December 2027 About you You will: — Understand how to effectively communicate with target audiences and be able to adapt your communication style to match a wide variety of identified audiences, creating meaningful content that resonates with them. — Be creative – full of ideas on how to make our communications stand out from the crowd, able to turn them into engaging content that provokes action, but always with an eye for detail. — Embrace variety – one day you could be creating graphics, editing film and crafting web articles, the next creating reels for socials and proofing an advert. About us Eden Rivers Trust is the conservation charity standing up for Eden’s rivers; changing the way they are protected, enhanced and used so that people and nature in Cumbria can thrive. The Trust, whose vision is Clean and healthy rivers, providing a brighter future for all, has been working with partners and volunteers since 1996, developing and carrying out innovative environmental projects that restore rivers, improve habitats, manage floods naturally and promote water-friendly farming. These conservation activities are integrated with creative programmes for schools and community groups that promote awareness, access and learning. As a Trust we are Rethinking Rivers. For Good. Based in Penrith, the post holder will work in the scenic rolling countryside of the Eden Valley and where it intersects with the north-eastern Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. The Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project has been made possible thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Find out more about the project at: https://www.edenriverstrust.or… How to apply Visit our website for more information on the role, the job description and details of how to apply. For an informal discussion about the role please call Sam Mason on 01768 866788 We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups. Please submit a completed application form by email to office@​edenrt.​org Deadline for applications: 9.00am Tuesday 21^st May 2024 Interviews planned for week beginning the 3^rd June 2024

We have a flexible position available for an organised individual who can provide good administrative support to a large complex conservation and engagement project, Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges, supported by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This role is a fixed term contract, 2 days (15 hours) per week until 31 March 2028 About you Can you process financial paperwork, understand grant claims and reporting requirements, chivvy partners, work to the demands of a busy project manager, arrange meetings, and are happy to pitch in to support the wider team when the odd project delivery event or day gets a bit tricky? Are you looking for part-time hours with great flexibility? Do you enjoy working ​‘behind the scenes’? If so, we’d love to hear from you! About us Eden Rivers Trust is the conservation charity standing up for Eden’s rivers; changing the way they are protected, enhanced and used so that people and nature in Cumbria can thrive. The Trust, whose vision is Clean and healthy rivers, providing a brighter future for all, has been working with partners and volunteers since 1996, developing and carrying out innovative environmental projects that restore rivers, improve habitats, manage floods naturally and promote water-friendly farming. These conservation activities are integrated with creative programmes for schools and community groups that promote awareness, access and learning. As a Trust we are Rethinking Rivers. For Good. The Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project has been made possible thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Find out more about the project at: https://​www​.eden​river​strust​.org​.uk/​p​r​o​j​e​c​t​s​/​c​o​m​m​u​n​i​t​y​/​a​c​c​e​s​s​-​t​o​-​e​d​e​n​-​b​r​e​a​k​i​n​g​-​b​a​r​r​i​e​r​s​-​b​u​i​l​d​i​n​g​-​b​r​i​dges/ How to apply Visit our website for more information on the role, the job description and details of how to apply. For an informal discussion about the role please call Elizabeth Radford on 01768 866788 We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups. Please submit an application form by email to office@​edenrt.​org Deadline for applications: 9.00am Tuesday 21^st May 2024 Interviews planned for week beginning 3^rd June 2024 

We are seeking an experienced community engagement professional with a demonstrable track record of team leadership, inspiring education and engagement outcomes and successful grant fundraising. The Head of Engagement will provide maternity cover for approximately 13 months and work as part of the Senior Leadership Team at SERT to drive how we influence, engage and empower people and communities to value and protect rivers in the South East. You will bring passion for our cause and demonstrable experience in delivering inspiring outcomes from education and engagement projects and programmes. You will drive the further development of our Engagement Strategy with innovation and creativity, securing external funding to deliver against the Trust’s strategy and ambition. Please see the full job description: Head of Engagement (maternity leave) How to apply: To apply for this position, please send the following documents to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org. Your CVSERT Application for EmploymentSERT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for applications is 26^th May 2024. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Interviews to be held week commencing 3^rd June 2024. If you would like to discuss this position, please email jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org with your enquiry and a member of our team will be in contact shortly. Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas.

Norfolk Rivers Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Farm and Land Management Team as a Sustainable Agriculture Officer, this exciting new role will help agri-business in Norfolk and the Cam & Ely Ouse catchments meet the target of producing fresh food with sustainable water management. The East of England is one of the largest producers of root vegetables, fresh produce, poultry and pork yet receives the lowest annual rainfall in the UK. Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are causing significant challenges for sustainable food production. Heavy rainfall over short periods of time during winter often leads to high soil loss, water pollution and reduced aquifer recharge. Reduced storage of water in the aquifers together with drier, warmer summers can lead to greater water scarcity, a real concern for the UK food and drink sector. Through the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and The Courtauld Commitment 2030 to reduce water stress, collective action is required to collaborate with other initiatives that are on-going in Norfolk to act as a catalyst for system changes in key supply chains. This role requires an individual with the ability to engage with growers, processors and retailers, facilitating knowledge exchange and promoting a shift to more regenerative farming practices. Job Description Principal Responsibilities Engage and collaborate with key supply chains to improve water use efficiency and sustainable food production.Identify and develop bespoke solutions to tackle water risks to agri-food businesses.Provide targeted farm advice across key sectors and deliver measures that protect soils, improve water retention and infiltration.Communicate wider biodiversity and improve the resilience to the water environment by implementing Nature-based solutions.Lead the water stewardship board with external stakeholders to develop policy, showcase private sector engagement and improve wider water security.Development of tools to improve understanding of water risks and solutions – amongst growers, producer orgs and retailers.Leverage in additional funding from WRAP signatories and other businesses or funds. Person Specification Education Minimum HND/​BSc in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or other Land Management related subject. Experience and knowledge Essential Clear commitment to vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.Experience of working with agri-businesses and or food/​drink producers.Knowledge of agricultural production methods and industry drivers.Knowledge of key regional food and drink supply chains.Understanding of sustainable water resources management and local pressures.Exceptional listening and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders.Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.Good organisational and reporting skills.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary organisation.Awareness of the need for confidentiality and sensitivityFull UK driving licence with own car covered by business insurance is essential. Desirable Experience of food or agricultural accreditation and stewardship schemes.Experience of using GISGood IT skills and ability to maintain an electronic filing system.Good project management skills. Applications To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/​email to jobs@​norfolkriverstrust.​org by 0900hrs on Monday the 20^th of May 2024. We are not accepting CV’s as applications for this role. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Sam Hurst on 07944443652 Learn more about the work of Norfolk Rivers Trust on their website.

The Salary: £26,423 — £29,203 We have an exciting opportunity to join the South East River’s Trust’s Finance and Operation’s Team. The team supports the organisation with a broad range of financial and administrative tasks, to ensure its smoothed running, development and growth. The role would suit an individual with a financial background, who is approachable and organised, with excellent attention to detail, able to work on their own or as part of a team. The role will report directly to the Finance Manager and will provide support in administering all financial controls and processing for the organisation. The successful applicant will come from a financial background and have a strong understanding of financial principles with an accounting qualification. They will have experience in bookkeeping, reconciling accounts as well as dealing with banking, grant applications and expenses. Whilst this role focuses on the financial aspects of SERT, it will also play a key part in supporting with the set up of IT equipment, new financial systems and general IT queries, with help from our external IT supplier. To be successful, they will need to be able to multitask, have excellent communication skills and the ability to support and advise staff across all teams. They will need to have a positive attitude, be proactive and supportive in assisting the whole team with other administrative tasks as and when required. This role is predominantly working from home, with at least one day per week working in the office in Leatherhead. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small dynamic team, sitting at the heart of the organisation, making a real difference for the environment and the rivers in the south east of England. This is a full time position, however part time working of 4 days per week (0.8FTE) would be considered.

We are recruiting a Plant Operations Apprentice for a 16 ‑month apprenticeship programme. This is a fixed term 16 month contract after a successful six-month probation period. The role is 37.5 hours per week. The role is a mixture of office and site-based, but we support hybrid working for this position, therefore there will be the opportunity to work from home. Travel to sites throughout the Westcountry will also be regularly required. Benefits while working for Westcountry Rivers Trust include: • 25 days Annual Leave per annum, with a reward for long service – an additional 1 day per year for each year worked over 5 years, up to a maximum of 30 days for employees serving 10 years.• An additional 3 days Annual Leave for the Christmas Closure period.• 9% Employer Pension, plus Life Assurance cover Apply by 5pm on Monday 20 May. Please forward your CV and Covering Letter via: https://​hr​.breathehr​.com/​v​/​p​l​a​n​t​-​o​p​e​r​a​t​i​o​n​s​-​a​p​p​r​e​n​t​i​c​e​-​35416 Interviews will be held in-person at our offices in Stoke Climsland on Friday 31 May 2024 For queries about this role or the application process, please contact recruitment@​wrt.​org.​uk The Role: This Plant Operations Apprentice will work with our Operational Team on a varied project delivery programme at catchment locations throughout the region. It will develop the successful candidate in supporting a range of Trust projects. This role will mainly focus on site-based delivery, predominantly with plant-based work, but also on other site delivery which may include chainsaws and other machinery. Some desk-based work may be required, and the successful candidate will be able to work in line with our hybrid working policy, which includes home, office and site-based work. Additional training will be given to the successful candidate where required and appropriate. The successful applicant will be a motivated, enthusiastic, team player who will be reliable and show initiative. The Plant Operations Apprentice will report into the Operations Senior Team Leader. This role will support the delivery of various catchment management outputs such as, but not limited to, habitat creation and restoration opportunities, monitoring, natural flood management, arboricultural work and community engagement. You will be responsible for working with the Operations Team to deliver a range of work safely and professionally on our project sites. Once qualified and suitably experienced, you may act as the lead plant operator on some sites and activities. Reporting to the Operations Senior Team Leader you will develop your knowledge and experience of working in the environmental conservation sector with a focus on enhancing freshwater environments. Key responsibilities include:• Safely Operating Plant and Machinery on-site to support with the delivery of our project work.• Undertake and complete the Plant Operations Apprenticeship Programme developing the key knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully reach and pass the End Point Assessment on the course.•Supporting with site surveys, and inputting to various site documents such as Method Statements, Risk Assessments and other consents or permits to gain experience.• Support the Operation and other Trust teams with other site-based work such as, but not limited to; plant and machinery work, chainsaw-based work, surveys and monitoring, installation of a variety of habitat features and monitoring equipment.• Ensuring a high level of Health & Safety standards are maintained.• Maintaining Trust equipment, machinery and tools.• Engaging with the public, volunteers, landowners and other stakeholders.•Keeping your personal apprentice portfolio up to date and any other relevant training and CPD.• Flexibility to support on projects throughout the South West.• Attend Team and Project meetings as required. Person specification: Knowledge and Experience:• A passion for working outdoors, and supporting with project delivery in a range of weather conditions.• Experience of using various software from the MS Office suite.• Awareness of industry Health & Safety standards and codes of practice.• Experience of working on sites with plant machinery, in particular excavators. (D)• Previous experience of working on arboricultural sites and working with hand tools and plant machinery. (D)• Routine maintenance of plant and equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters and other hand tools. (D) Skills and Competencies:• Ability to plan and manage workload with support and guidance.• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.• Good communication skills.• Some of our commercial clients may require you to undertake a medical exam including drug and alcohol tests from time to time prior to carrying out work on their sites. Qualifications/​Membership:• Chainsaw qualification. (D)• First Aid Qualification (D)• LISS/​CSCS card (D) The above are Essential criteria unless indicated as Desirable (D) NB: The National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing funding assistance for this role.

We are recruiting for a HR Manager. This is a permanent contract, after a successful six-month probation period. The role is 30 hours per week, which can be worked over four days, or flexibly over five days. The starting salary for this role is between £35,000 to £40,000 per annum FTE (£28,000 to £32,000 per annum for 30 hours per week), depending on experience. Benefits while working for Westcountry Rivers Trust include:• 25 days Annual Leave per annum, with a reward for long service – an additional 1 day per year for each year worked over 5 years, up to a maximum of 30 days for employees with 10 years continuous service.• Additional Leave covering the Christmas Closure period.• 9% Employer Pension, plus Life Assurance cover.• Flexible working. Apply by midnight on Sunday 2 June 2024 by CV and Covering Letter, stating how you meet the requirements of the role, to: https://​hr​.breathehr​.com/​v​/​h​r​-​m​a​n​a​g​e​r​-​35424 Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Stoke Climsland on Monday 17 June 2024. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or for queries about the application process, please contact recruitment@​wrt.​org.​uk If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kasia Lewis, Head of Resources via kasia@​wrt.​org.​uk About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Rivers Trust as we continue to develop and strengthen our HR function. The HR Manager will report to the Head of Resources and will line manage the HR Officer. They will collaborate with colleagues across our Shared Services team and work closely with line managers to provide professional and pragmatic advice on all aspects of people management, reflecting current employment legislation and good practice. This role will require the role holder to be able to work autonomously using their own initiative with a professional, approachable, manner. The HR Manager will work closely with the Head of Resources to develop and continuously improve the HR service provided to the Trust. Our aim is to create a positive and supportive work environment, to be an employer of choice while adopting a proactive strategic approach to wellbeing, talent, development, retention, and employee relations. At the Trust, we support hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home. The HR Manager will be expected to come into the office at least one day a week with occasional travel to off-site meetings, employment law updates, team and Trust away days etc. Our office is at Stoke Climsland, near Callington. Responsibilities:• Build and maintain relationships with line managers to provide support including giving professional pragmatic HR advice and guidance in all areas of HR policy and practice.• Manage, develop, and monitor HR processes and support line managers throughout the full employee lifecycle (e.g. recruitment, on-boarding, induction, probation, exit interviews), with assistance from the HR Officer.• Help to build confidence and capabilities within line managers at the Trust, enabling managers to deal with people management issues confidently and appropriately.• Support the Head of Resources to develop, and continuously improve, the quality and value of the HR service provided to the Trust. This will include reviewing, recommending, and implementing improvements to HR processes, policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant.• Develop manager toolkits and resources to support HR policies and identify and provide training where appropriate to ensure consistency across the Trust.• Provide professional and timely advice on HR matters to all levels in the organisation.• Manage the HR Officer and provide oversight of HR administrative tasks.• Advise managers on, and manage, employee relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, effectively considering business risk at all stages, with support from the Head of Resources where appropriate.• Manage the HR-related aspects of apprenticeships including the setup, monitoring, and liaison with the provider.• Ensuring timely and accurate workforce information is available as required, with the assistance of the HR Officer, for the Head of Resources for the purposes of Board reporting and Leadership Team meetings.• Take a proactive approach to reviewing employee data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities to inform discussions with the Head of Resources.• Provide support, and lead on, a range of HR projects and initiatives and support the creation of the monthly staff newsletter.• Working with the Head of Resources, contribute to the evaluation of training using feedback to measure effectiveness.• Maintain CPD to keep up to date with changes to employment law, ACAS guidance and good practice.• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the culture of Trust.• Maintain confidentiality of all information and discussions and ensure compliance with GDPR.• To deputise for the Head of Resources on HR related matters.• To carry out other duties relevant to your role as reasonably required by the Head of Resources or Director of the Trust.Person specification. Knowledge and Experience:• Demonstrable experience of delivering a wide range of HR generalist services in a similar role.• A robust working knowledge of HR processes.• Up to date and thorough knowledge of employment law, ACAS principles and best practice with the ability to apply it practically to workplace situations.• Understanding of current trends, challenges, and emerging practices in the field of Human Resources.• Experience of managing own employee relations case load including disciplinary, grievance, absence etc considering organisational risk, and the ability to liaise with legal advisors.• Experience of working with managers on HR matters to inform both operational and strategic decision making.• Ability to provide professional HR advice to managers of all levels and supporting managers across a full range of HR activities and employee relations issues.• Experience of proactively identifying HR priorities and future challenges and implementing appropriate solutions.• Ability to align HR advice and support with business need and strategic direction.• Commitment to CPD and evidence of an active CPD plan.• Desirable – HR experience in a similar role in the Charity Sector.• Desirable – Line Management experience. Skills and Competencies:• A proactive approach with the ability to work with initiative and autonomously, but also within a team.• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and empathy skills.• The ability to use information objectively and apply sound judgement in order to make decisions.• Ability to demonstrate complete confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times, whilst mindful of observing safeguarding and professional standards.• Adaptable and organised in prioritising workload and working effectively to deadlines with minimum supervision.• The ability to foster and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues and contacts.• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and numeracy skills.• Ability to deal with confidential information with tact and discretion, with a practical understanding of the principles of GDPR and data protection.• An understanding of, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Qualifications:• HR qualifications or experience comparable to Level 5 CIPD. The above are Essential criteria unless indicated as Desirable