Job opportunities

Take a look below at the jobs available at the South East Rivers Trust. For more environmental jobs see environmentjob.co.uk

• Volunteer and Engagement Officer – Maternity cover

  Choose a career that makes a big impact!

  Over the last 20 years, the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) has engaged with more than 7,000 volunteers to help make a big difference for our local rivers and wildlife. Through our volunteer programme, over 40,000 hours have been donated to clean-up rivers, plant trees and shrubs, host river restoration events, conduct invasive species management, run citizen science programmes, and deliver guided walks and workshops.

  We are looking for an experienced, engaging, confident and highly motivated person to join our expanding Working with Communities Team as a Volunteer & Engagement Officer (maternity cover). In this role you will develop and deliver hands-on volunteering and community outreach activities and events, across the south east of England, that connect people with rivers — serving to inspire a lifelong love of river stewardship.

  The role would suit someone who is naturally outgoing with a great love of the outdoors and nature. You should have significant experience of volunteer management (both in the practical delivery and administrative areas), and be comfortable engaging with local communities and businesses to develop and nurture partnerships. Although this is a maternity cover role, this is an exciting time to join SERT as we have big plans to expand our volunteering and community outreach in terms of geography, demography and impact, to better reflect the communities that reside in our catchment areas.

  To Apply

  Please email the following to jobs@southeastriverstrust.org:

  • a completed Application Form for the relevant job role that you are applying for
  • a completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

  The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 29th March 2023, with interviews taking place in person on Wednesday 5th April.

  If you would like to discuss the position please email jobs@southeastriverstrust.org with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.

  Volunteer And Engagement Officer – Job Description

  Job Application Form – VEO

  SERT-Equality-and-Diversity-Monitoring-Form

• Finance Manager

  Could your next career move in finance make a big impact on the environment?

  Healthy rivers are essential for both humans and nature, but they are under serious threat from pollution, climate change, habitat loss and water scarcity. The South East Rivers Trust tackles these issues through expert data, evidence, community engagement and river restoration – but we need financial expertise to support our work too.

  We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing Finance & Operations Team.

  This is a key role, working with the Finance & Operations Director and Trust Administrators, to develop and provide the finance and operations functions that underpin the smooth running of the Trust and enable us to make the right difference to rivers.

  SERT is seeking a highly organised and motivated person with a genuine interest in charity accounting to lead and develop the financial management and processes of the Trust.

  This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and make a real difference in supporting work to protect the environment.

  To apply

  Please email the following to jobs@southeastriverstrust.org:
  • a completed application form
  • a completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

  The deadline for applications is Sunday 26th March, 10pm with interviews taking place on Thursday 30th March (in person or on Zoom). Please get in touch if you are unable to make this date.

  If you would like to discuss the position please email jobs@southeastriverstrust.org, with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.

  Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

  Job Description – Finance Manager

  Job Application Form – Finance Manager

  SERT-Equality-and-Diversity-Monitoring-Form

• Head of Education, Engagement & Volunteering (Maternity Cover)

  Make a BIG Impact by Leading Our Education, Engagement and Volunteering Efforts!

  Over the last 20 years, the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) has led more than 7,000 volunteers in making a positive difference to their local river by giving 40,000 hours to our cause. During this time, we have also inspired 20,000 children about rivers, providing high-quality education that stimulates a lifelong passion for nature. From river cleanups to outdoor education, river restoration events to citizen science. We aim to put healthy rivers at the heart of communities.

  As Interim Head of Education, Engagement & Volunteering you will provide maternity cover for approximately 12 months from April 2023, including handover periods. The primary purpose of the role is to act as a leader within the Trust, facilitating the continued establishment, development and growth of the Working with Communities Team (WWC).

  Our goal and mission is to reach as many people as possible in the south east, to teach and inspire them about rivers, and how everyone can play a part in restoring and protecting them. We do this through a wide range of engagement opportunities, delivering citizen science projects, educational programmes, guided walks and volunteering events targeted at making a real difference to rivers and their catchments. Part of this role will be to find new and creative ways to reach more people across more diverse audiences (public and corporate) in the catchment areas we serve – maintaining and developing relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders and communities.

  As a leader within SERT, you will bring passion for our cause and demonstrable experience in gaining grant funding and delivering inspiring outcomes from volunteering, education and engagement projects and programmes. You will bring a strategic mindset to develop and plan new approaches, experience in leading a team, an understanding of online marketing and communications tactics, and strong practical and organisational skills to ensure project commitments are met and high quality events are delivered.

  To Apply

  Please email the following to jobs@southeastriverstrust.org:

  • a completed Application Form for the relevant job role that you are applying for
  • a completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

  We are running a rolling interview process, receiving applications up until a deadline of Wednesday 5th April at 11.59pm. Interviews will take place by Zoom or at our offices in Leatherhead.

  Job Description – Head of Education, Engagement and Volunteering

  Job Application Form – Head of Education, Engagement and Volunteering

  SERT – Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

  If you would like to discuss the position please email jobs@southeastriverstrust.org with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

At SERT we believe in equality of opportunity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to better reflecting society and the communities who use, need and enjoy our rivers within our workforce. We welcome requests for flexible working. All applications will be judged solely on merit. Please refer to our EDI Policy

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