Local recruitment: Project Officer - River Enhancement and Engagement

Aire Rivers Trust

Bradford, UK 🇬🇧

Salary: £28,500 per annum

Contract: Full time, fixed term (18 months)

Location: Our offices in Greengates, Bradford. Hybrid.

Reports to: Project Manager

Application Deadline: Monday 9th March 11.59pm

Interviews: provisionally Monday 16th March

About the Role

Could you help deliver River Enhancements in the River Aire and its tributaries?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and approachable person to join our team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on connecting with people and delivering conservation works in and around our rivers.

About you

You will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager, and the successful delivery of projects related to the improvement of the river, infrastructure, and natural flood management. Currently this sits under two areas of work:

  • River Enhancement: partnership projects to improve habitat, fish passage, and water quality along the River Aire.
  • People and Rivers: practical conservation volunteering opportunities and outreach with volunteers and community groups.

Both areas of work are funded by partners including the Environment Agency, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Yorkshire Water, and the National Lottery; and involve working with multiple other partners including the Wild Trout Trust, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and local landowners and volunteers.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for our rivers and who wants to make a difference out on the ground. You will need practical experience of delivering conservation work and an understanding of watery habitats. An understanding of project management processes and the legal framework and permissions needed to work in rivers would be beneficial.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter no longer than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are suitable for the role to alex.clark@aireriverstrust.org.uk

Click here to download a copy of the job pack, including a person specification

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12 days remaining

Apply by 9 March, 2026

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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development