Nature Recovery Project Officer (Water)

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to support our Nature Recovery, Land and Water team with the delivery of a Water Restoration Funded project, “Connecting Limbs”. The project is a catchment-scale development project which will promote natural process recovery across the River Sheaf catchment to create, restore and enhance a variety of water-dependent habitats for a range of ecosystem services. It will connect communities from different walks of life with their local river and the natural and built environment through education, engagement and citizen science. 

Purpose of Role:

To support the Nature Recovery, Land and Water team, to deliver the Connecting Limbs project.

In addition, the role will provide ad hoc support to other members of the Nature Recovery, Land and Water team, where appropriate. 

Main Duties: 

• Field surveying: Undertake a range of field surveys / walkovers to gather data and identify opportunities for natural process recovery interventions and natural flood management opportunities to support with the development of a catchment-wide delivery programme

• Data handling and report writing: managing large datasets and reporting on field survey data for further GIS / remote sensing analysis 

• Engagement: Develop relationships with partners and stakeholders across the catchment and attend regular meetings (occasionally outside of normal working hours). 

• Support other Land and Water officers in their roles within project

Other Duties:

• Finance administration: Purchasing items, invoicing, records management
• Undertake any other duties as required by the NR Manager, commensurate with skills and responsibilities; (such as supporting with reporting, claiming and monitoring processes).

• Working to and promoting the Trust’s Charitable Objectives, Strategy, policies and procedures, including the Trust’s culture statement
• Presenting a professional image of the Trust at all times

How to apply

To apply please download the recruitment pack below and complete the application form.

If you have any questions about the post or our recruitment process please contact us by email recruitment@wildsheffield.com or by calling 0114 263 4335.

About Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and works with the local community towards a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces we all love. We are also part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, working together for a better deal for nature and people locally and in the wider world.

Find out more about who we are and what we do.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust believes that equality, diversity and inclusion is an essential part of what we do and how we achieve our vision for wildlife and nature.  Our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with deserve equality of opportunity, benefit from embracing diversity and thrive in an inclusive environment.  

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workplace. 

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