Location: Colne Valley Visitor Centre

37.5 Hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic Rivers Project Officer to deliver a variety of river enhancement, monitoring and citizen science-based community engagement across the Colne Catchment.

Summary of role:  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s passionate about healthy rivers, skilled in ecological monitoring, and keen to bring people together to care for their local environment.  The Rivers Project Officer will deliver river enhancement monitoring, and community engagement initiatives across the Colne Catchment — a landscape that stretches from internationally rare chalk rivers to the gravel pits and reservoirs of the Colne Valley Regional Park. This unique catchment supports remarkable wildlife, offers diverse recreational opportunities, and plays a vital role in public water supply.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Gathering and analysing environmental data to inform action and solve catchment challenges.
  • Monitoring water quality, riverfly populations, and physical habitats.
  • Organising citizen science and hands-on conservation activities with local communities.
  • Inspiring awareness, stewardship, and practical enhancement of local watercourses.

Our office in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream is a special place to work, find out more here.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th September.