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Could your next career move make a big impact on the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Restoring Rivers & Catchments Team, developing and delivering a portfolio of physical enhancement projects on the ground. The Project Officer role is suitable for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to build on their existing skills, overseeing all stages of river and catchment enhancement projects; from conception to development, design and physical implementation. You can have practical impact and influence on the natural environment creating sustainable and healthy rivers for the future. River enhancement projects will typically include weir removals, fish passage easements (such as rock ramps, nature-like bypasses or technical fish passes) and river re-naturalisation projects (such as habitat enhancements, reconnecting floodplains & palaeochannels, re-meandering, and backwater creation). Catchment management projects are likely to include wetland creation, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures. We would be interested to know about any experience you have in the above fields when you apply. Using your freshwater expertise and proven ability, you will proactively lead on smaller and medium scale projects while working closely with other staff, external partners and stakeholders. You will work with the rest of the team, drawing on the experience of more seasoned staff to help your personal career progression and likewise overseeing Assistant Project Officer and imparting your knowledge onto them. Most importantly of all, you will support the whole team, your line manager and the wider organisation. This is a great opportunity to join and support a growing and dynamic organisation making a real difference for the environment. Please see the full job description here. How to apply: Please email the following to jobs@​southeastriverstrust.​org. Your CVSERT Application for EmploymentSERT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional) The deadline for applications is 5^th May 2024. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early. 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.