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Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, community engagement, education and advocacy we bring about effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements to our network of rivers. Salmons Brook Restore and Reconnect is a bold and pioneering project. It will restore 3.4km of the Salmons Brook through Enfield Chase, transforming council-owned farmland into a thriving river landscape. It forms a critical early phase of a wider Landscape Recovery scheme, it marks the first use of Stage Zero principles in London, returning the river to its natural, pre-human state. The restoration will create a dynamic, multi-channel system with wetlands and wet woodlands, boosting biodiversity and climate resilience. It will help protect around 2,000 properties from flooding downstream in Edmonton and has been described by the Environment Agency as ​“the single most important piece of river restoration work in London to date.” Local communities will be at the heart of the project. Through inclusive engagement, especially with underrepresented groups, the project will turn the Salmons Brook into a shared space for nature, wellbeing, and connection, delivering lasting environmental and social impact.Purpose of the job: We are seeking a skilled engagement officer to work on our projects in London and the Thames Basin. This role offers an opportunity for the post holder to make a difference to diverse areas of London, with differing challenges and an array of ambitions. Please see the attached job description for more details about the role, responsibilities, and requirements and visit the Thames21 website to learn more about the organisation. Apply To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@​thames21.​org.​uk with the reference EO0526, in the subject box of your email application. The closing date for applications is: 9am, Monday 8 June 2026Interviews: w/​c 15 June (subject to change)

West Cumbria Rivers Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to improving the watercourses and surrounding catchments in West Cumbria for people and wildlife. Our patch covers several principal river catchments spanning a substantial part of the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria and the Solway. We have an impressive track-record of successful delivery of projects. We have a vacancy for a Project Officer (Commons) to join the passionate and growing team delivering the ​‘Resilient Glenderamackin’ Landscape Recovery (RGLR) project — an ambitious, large-scale catchment restoration project located upstream of Keswick. Combining public and private investment through a blended finance approach, this pioneering project aims to restore habitats, support nature-friendly farming, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, restore rivers and watercourses, and improve biodiversity across the wider catchment for long-term environmental and community benefit. Following the successful submission of deliverables for the Round 2 Landscape Recovery project development phase, we are now preparing to expand the Resilient Glenderamackin team to implement this ambitious 20-year project (subject to successful negotiations). We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Project Officer to play a key role in developing and delivering our ambitious habitat restoration proposals on three commons as part of this multi-million-pound programme. Working closely with the Resilient Glenderamackin project team, you will act as the main point of contact for the commoners and landowners involved in the project. Your ecological knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in supporting the commons to transition into an RGLR agreement — or alternative agreements where appropriate — to improve the condition of these unique upland habitats, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), whilst supporting sustainable farm businesses within a World Heritage Site. This is a wide ranging role involving liaising with stakeholders, running consultations and close collaboration with commoners, landowners and regulatory authorities to develop and agree habitat management proposals for the restoration of these important upland habitats. You will lead on the creation and implementation of three ambitious Commons Land Management Plans in the northern Lake District which will form part of the wider project Resilient Glenderamackin Land Management Plan. The role is expected to continue beyond 12 months, subject to successful negotiations with Defra. The successful candidate will have a degree, or equivalent experience, in an ecological or environmental discipline and at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with the graziers, non-graziers and landowners upon whose land the land management plans will be delivered is a key aspect of this role. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people in a friendly and professional manner are therefore essential. You will be an excellent listener, empathetic, and able to negotiate workable and practical solutions when a consensus view does not immediately emerge. You will be a self-starter who can demonstrate a committed, mature and flexible approach and have the enthusiasm to develop our work on the commons. You will work closely with other members of the RG team, an external facilitator and partners including Foundation for Common Land and Natural England. You will also have excellent organisational, I.T. and report writing skills. Training and support will be provided. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, reporting to the Resilient Glenderamackin Project Manager and supported by the Trust’s Senior Management Team, WCRT’s Trustees and the wider Resilient Glenderamackin project team as well as working closely with a wide range of external partners including the Environment Agency, Farmer Network and The Rivers Trust. The Trust offers a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance scheme, flexible working opportunities and a holiday buy-back scheme and a never-ending supply of tea and biscuits. If you believe that you have the passion, commitment and skills to take this exciting opportunity forward then we would like to hear from you. For further details and an application form, please visit the West Cumbria Rivers Trust website: https://​www​.west​cum​bri​ariver​strust​.org/jobs The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 24^th June 2026. Interviews will be held at our offices in Keswick on Wednesday 8^th July 2026. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact the office on 017687 75429 or email recruitment@​westcumbriariverstrust.​org.

Are you an experienced conservation professional with the leadership skills to shape large-scale river and catchment projects? We are looking for a Conservation Manager to lead phase 1 of our new project: Reconnecting & Reviving the Caldew, supported by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This role is initially offered as a full-time, 18-month contract, with the opportunity to extend. During phase 1, you will work with farmers, landowners, partners and local communities to develop ambitious riparian and habitat improvement projects and write a capital bid that, over a further five years, will deliver a phased programme of small and large-scale projects that deliver real impact to rivers, wildlife and people across the Caldew catchment. This role could be for you if you: Have a degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, backed up with in-depth technical knowledge and 5 years plus experience of developing and delivering large-scale habitat improvement projects on privately owned land,Are confident managing budgets, reporting to funders and developing fundable project proposals, andAre an effective people manager and a persuasive communicator who can build trust with farmers, landowners and partners. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of riparian conservation in the Upper Caldew. You will join a committed team working to create healthier rivers, thriving wildlife and to inspire and empower communities across Cumbria. We offer 33 days’ paid leave, including bank holidays, a contributory pension, life assurance, mileage expenses and the tools you need to do the job. For more information and details of how to apply, please read the recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity for a conservation professional looking for a new challenge to help deliver ambitious riparian improvement and water-friendly farming projects in the Upper Caldew catchment in north Cumbria. During phase 1 of our new project: Reconnecting & Reviving the Caldew, supported by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, you’ll work directly with farmers, landowners and local communities — undertaking farm walkovers, writing farm-focused water and environment improvement plans, and developing environmental improvement projects using nature-based solutions and on-farm infrastructure. This role could be for you if you: Are passionate about practical conservation, with a degree in a related discipline, in-depth technical knowledge of an aspect of using nature-based solutions, and at least 3 years’ experience in developing practical conservation projects,Have a strong track record of working with farmers and can balance environmental and sustainable farm business needs, andAre excited by the opportunity to shape positive change in the Upper Caldew catchment, in north Cumbria. Why join us? This is an opportunity to help shape the future of riparian conservation in the Upper Caldew. You will join a committed team working to create healthier rivers, thriving wildlife and to inspire and empower communities across Cumbria. We offer 33 days’ paid leave, including bank holidays, a contributory pension, life assurance, mileage expenses and the tools you need to do the job. This role is initially offered as a full-time role for 18 months (opportunity to extend), but we are open to it being a 4‑day role (salary pro-rata) for the right candidate. For more information and details of how to apply, please read the Recruitment pack.