We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Catchment Manager to help improve the health of the River Ure and its surrounding catchment.
Working with farmers, landowners, local communities, partner organisations and volunteers, you’ll develop projects that improve water quality, restore river habitats and support nature recovery across the Ure Catchment. The role will involve building partnerships, securing funding, developing project pipelines, analysing catchment data and helping shape the future management of the River Ure.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in freshwater conservation, environmental project development or catchment management who wants to make a real difference to rivers and wildlife. You’ll join a small, passionate team at the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust and play a key role in driving practical environmental improvements across the catchment.
Salary: £34,097–£38,526
Contract: 3 years (with potential to become permanent)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Location: Hybrid working, based primarily within the River Ure catchment and wider Yorkshire Dales area.
Closing date: 2nd November 2026
Interviews: Expected from the week commencing 16th November 2026
For full details and how to apply, please see the job description and person specification.
