Location
Cookstown, County Tyrone (Office) & Swanlinbar/Claddagh River Catchment (Project), with travel across County Fermanagh and County Cavan.

Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£32,000 – £35,555 per annum plus up to 9% pension contribution and life assurance

About the Role
Join an exciting cross-border environmental initiative as a Catchment Officer with Ballinderry Rivers Trust. You will play a key role in the ‘For the Love of Our Waters’ (FLOW) project, funded by the Peace Plus programme and managed by the Special EU Programme Body (SEUPB). This project aims to improve water quality and biodiversity across four cross-border catchments, including the Swanlinbar/Claddagh River and Kilroosky Lake Cluster.

Your responsibilities will include working closely with farmers and landowners to design and implement nature-based solutions (NbS) that reduce agricultural pollution and enhance freshwater habitats. You will support the conservation of endangered species such as the freshwater pearl mussel and white-clawed crayfish. Additionally, you will deliver knowledge-sharing events to engage local communities and promote sustainable land management practices. Collaboration with NGOs, research institutions, and government bodies across Northern Ireland and Ireland will be a key part of your role.

This is a fixed-term position for 2.5 years with potential for extension, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental change and professional growth. Interviews will be held in January 2026.

Experience
- Strong knowledge of nature-based solutions, water management, and agricultural systems.
- Experience in project delivery, ecological monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

About you
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel across project catchments.
- Motivated and passionate about freshwater ecosystem conservation and community engagement.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated.