Salary £52,832-£70,442 FTE commensurate with experience (pro-rated if part-time).
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Hours This permanent position is offered as a full-time or part-time 0.8 FTE role.
Bring your passion for rivers and the environment to bring about real change on the ground
The South East Rivers Trust is recruiting a new Executive position of Director of Water, Land and Catchments.
The Role
This new role brings together our Science & Partnerships and Water & Land Stewardship teams and is responsible for identifying and developing strategic opportunities to transform the aquatic environment. These include emerging environmental markets and effective partnerships with business, the water industry, government and other conservation organisations.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, ambitious leader who is passionate about the environment and ready to drive meaningful change. It will suit someone who can understand the big picture, identify tangible opportunities and build a tactical approach to realising them through clear plans, outstanding leadership and the ability to inspire others.
As part of the Executive and Leadership Team you will be integral to implementing the 3 Year Plan and shaping the long-term future of SERT. If you enjoy collaboration and are passionate about the future of rivers and the aquatic environment we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:
- delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
- inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.
Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to apply via our website. The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.
If you would like to discuss the position please email with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
