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The Wessex Rivers Trust (Wessex RT) is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of rivers and chalk streams in the Wessex area. We are a dynamic, growing and friendly team based in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Salisbury. Wessex RT covers the rivers and iconic chalk streams of East Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, the New Forest and Isle of Wight. The main purpose of the role is to build the Trust’s profile by promoting its work of protecting and restoring rivers, increasing the public understanding of the importance of chalk stream and river conservation, and broadening people’s knowledge and empowering them to act. The Communications & Engagement Officer plays a key role in promoting the work and impact of Wessex Rivers Trust through effective communications, digital engagement, and brand management. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the role is responsible for delivering the Trust’s annual communications plan, supporting project and campaign communications, and acting as a first point of contact for media and public enquiries. The postholder will lead on maintaining and developing the Trust’s online presence, including website management, social media engagement, e‑newsletters, and digital storytelling, ensuring content is engaging, accessible, and aligned with organisational objectives. They will also oversee the production of printed communications materials, including the Trust’s magazine Wessex Rivers News, promotional resources, and event signage. Please see the job description and recruitment pack for further details about the role, requirements, and organisation. Apply To apply, email your CV (not more than 3 pages) and a cover letter (1000 words maximum) describing your suitability for the role with explicit reference to the Person Specification to: recruitment@​wessexrt.​org.​uk by midday on the 10^th June 2026. Interviews will take place on the 16^th June and 18^th June 2026.

The Wessex Rivers Trust (Wessex RT) is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of rivers and chalk streams in the Wessex area. We are a dynamic, growing and friendly team based in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Salisbury. Wessex RT covers the rivers and iconic chalk streams of East Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, the New Forest and Isle of Wight. If you want to work with wonderful people and make a positive contribution to our precious chalk streams and rivers, then being Trust Administrator at Wessex Rivers Trust is the perfect opportunity for you! As Trust Administrator you will enable the smooth running of the charity by delivering important parts of the charity’s administration. Here your organisational skills and focus on solutions will come into their own. This will be a core part of how Wessex Rivers Trust achieves its mission and will be an incredibly rewarding and varied experience for someone with the right skills, experience and can-do attitude. The role is part-time, between 25 – 30 hours per week worked over 4 – 5 days, we want to work with the successful candidate on the most beneficial work pattern. This is a ​“front of house” role so it will be based at our beautiful head office on the outskirts of Salisbury. You will be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills. You will provide excellent customer service while addressing both internal and external enquiries. You will join a small, dedicated team of staff and a wider group of passionate trustees. Everyone will want you to succeed and will support you along the way. Please see the job description and recruitment pack for further details about the role, requirements, and organisation. Apply To apply, email your CV (not more than 3 pages) and a cover letter (1000 words maximum) describing your suitability for the role with explicit reference to the Person Specification to: recruitment@​wessexrt.​org.​uk by midday on the 10^th June 2026. Interviews will take place on the 16^th June and 18^th June 2026.

The 2026 Rivers Trust Annual Conference held our biggest audience ever and highlighted the importance of effective data-led delivery. Catch up on the full event below.