Job Opportunity –  a new and exciting role working for Thames Rivers Trust.

We are recruiting! Could you be our Senior Partnership Officer?

What We Offer 

This is a full-time (37.5 hours p/w) 1-year fixed term contract. Subject to obtaining funding and performance there is the opportunity for the post to be renewed for further years.  

We offer competitive rates of pay £31,867 – £42,488 p.a. dependent on experience. The contract is subject to a 3-month probationary period. Agreed expenses will be covered. We are willing to consider a self-employed contractor for this post. 

Download the full Job Description for all details.

Please note that we are interested in receiving and considering applications from applicants who may not tick every box. You may be just who we are looking for!   

Thames Rivers Trust (TRT) is part of The Rivers Trust movement. We focus on the promotion and delivery of an ecosystem-based approach to improving the River Thames. We are dedicated to improving the River Thames and its tributaries for the benefit of people, biodiversity and the environment. We act as the Hub and focal point for the Thames catchment; and work with a wide range of partners including government agencies, private companies and NGOs to deliver an integrated approach to the management of the Thames River Basin. We are committed to developing a collaborative, partnership approach that maximises the benefits of public, private and third-sector organisations working together with communities to deliver integrated outcomes.  

We are recruiting a Senior Partnership Officer to build and strengthen collaborative relationships and partnerships that enable the Trust and its partners to effectively fulfill our mission and vision.  

A key part of this role will be empowering local River Trusts and Catchment Partnerships with the necessary skills, support and resources to enable them to deliver their work. The successful candidate will have excellent planning and co-ordination skills, be a confident facilitator who is able to identify and nurture stakeholder relationships, focusing on building capacity within the Thames catchment to undertake sustainable improvements to the river. In addition, they will seek opportunities to fund projects and lead on the programme and project management to deliver these. 

You will join our small but committed Thames Rivers Trust team.  You will additionally be working with our fellow Rivers Trusts and Catchment Partnerships in the region, as well as key stakeholders such as water companies, the Environment Agency and others. 

Applications 

 The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 27th September 2024.