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Title  

Assistant River Cray Project Officer

Reference     (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors   Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location   England (London & Greater) - UK
Town/City   Bexley
Salary   £21,000 pa pro rata
Type   Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status   Part Time / Per Day
Level   First Level
Deadline   23/10/2015
Company Name   Thames 21
Contact Name   Adrian Spalding
Telephone   020 7248 7171
Email   adrian.spalding@thames21.org.uk
Website   Further Details / Applications
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Description  
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Thames21 is the voice for London’s waterways, working with communities to improve rivers and canals for people and wildlife. Engaging with people and educating them on environmental problems and solutions is vital for sustainable improvements; it provides an opportunity to change attitudes and encourage positive behaviour.

Thames21 is a vibrant and growing organisation employing 28 staff, with projects that are located across Greater London as well as offices in Central and East London.  There is an opportunity for you to join our small yet dynamic charity.

We require an enthusiastic and committed individual to support the Cray Project Officer with delivery of Thames21 activities within the Cray Catchment in the London Borough of Bexley. Particular emphasis will be on the Thames Road Wetland Enhancement & Engagement Project and to bring together stakeholders at local level to develop and deliver this and other projects working as a team with Thames21 Staff, volunteers and other partner groups. Thames21 have worked on this catchment since 2003 and due to the expanding project require an additional Thames21 team member to continue to deliver a strong, sustainable and increasingly healthy River Cray.

Thames21 works with local groups and organisations to develop the Cray & Shuttle Catchment Improvement Groups and deliver the Catchment Plan.

  Your main objectives will be to:

  • Support the Thames Road Wetland Enhancement & Engagement Project working with the Volunteer Wetland Manager and Thames21 Project Officer
  • Development of an educational engagement programme for local schools and youth groups.
  • Delivery of work sessions in support of the programme.
  • Community engagement   

 

Applicants should have:

  • Knowledge of the Water Framework Directive and its objectives
  • Familiarity with the River Cray Catchment and its surrounding area
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with communities, groups and stakeholders
  • Experience of preparing and reporting outputs
  • A basic knowledge of fundraising
  • An ability to engage and enthuse a wide range of supporters
  • Good verbal communication and confident IT skills
  • Full UK driving licence or legally entitled to drive in the UK
  • Ability to rapidly assimilate and retain up-to-date knowledge of catchment issues and concerns.

 

In return we offer:

  • 25 days annual leave(Pro rata) ; in addition the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Flexi-time working and TOIL system
  • Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Mobile phone for company use

 

Closing date for completed application forms Friday 23rd October 2015

Completed applications should be sent by email to: adrian.spalding@thames21.org.uk

Please note that we do not accept CV’s

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