Location
Hybrid office (Stowmarket, Suffolk) 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

Benefits
NEST pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

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. Your responsibilities will include overseeing 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. You will also engage with residents and volunteers to inspire and involve local communities in river projects. A crucial part of the role involves identifying and securing funding, maintaining a pipeline of projects at various stages, and managing project budgets effectively. Additionally, you will showcase completed projects through events and case studies to share successes and create opportunities for future collaboration. This is a rewarding position for someone passionate about rivers, habitats, and people, with the chance to make a lasting difference to the River Chelmer catchment and beyond.

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 rivers, habitats, and community engagement. Able to build and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of stakeholders. Skilled in managing multiple projects and budgets effectively. Motivated to deliver nature-based solutions that provide environmental and social benefits.

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