Location
Hybrid office (Stowmarket) and home working with regular travel throughout the Chelmer Catchment.

Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week). This role can be offered part time for the right candidate.

Salary
£34,130 per annum

About the Role
The Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust are seeking a River Chelmer Projects Manager to lead the delivery of innovative Natural Flood Management projects across the River Chelmer and its tributaries. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop and deliver projects that provide multiple benefits, including enhancing biodiversity and habitats, reducing flood risk, and strengthening connections with wider environmental initiatives. You will work closely with landowners, partners, and local communities to create and implement nature-based solutions within the Chelmer catchment.

You will oversee all stages of project development, from initial concept and feasibility studies through to securing permissions and delivering practical works on the ground. Building strong partnerships, particularly with the Environment Agency and local stakeholders, will be key to ensuring projects are complementary and achieve maximum impact. Engaging with residents and volunteers to inspire and involve local communities in river projects is also an important aspect of the role.

A significant responsibility will be identifying and securing funding, maintaining a pipeline of projects at various stages, and managing project budgets effectively. You will also showcase completed projects through events and case studies, sharing successes and creating opportunities for future collaboration.

This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about rivers, habitats, and people, with the chance to make a lasting difference to the River Chelmer catchment and beyond.

Term: 24-month initial term with potential to extend subject to funding.
Pension: NEST pension scheme
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays

Experience
Backgrounds in fluvial geomorphology, river restoration, environmental or water engineering are highly desirable. Project management experience or chartered status (achieved or in progress) is preferred.

About you
Passionate about natural flood management and river environments. Strong communicator with the ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders including landowners, partners, local communities, and government agencies. Motivated to deliver practical, nature-based solutions and manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, engineering, or related disciplines are advantageous. Chartered status or working towards it is desirable but not essential.