Evidence Programme Manager

Thames21

London, with hybrid working
£40,520 - £46,520 pa
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Rivers, Water & HydrologyEnvironmental Management


Salary: £40,520-£46,520 per annum (annual inflation pay award due in April) Developing to mastering skill level
Contract length: Permanent
Location: Thames21’s main office at the Guildhall, City of London; but we also offer hybrid working
Responsible to: Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers

About Thames21

Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. 

Diversity at Thames21

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.

Purpose of the job

This post is essential to the smooth running of the highly active Evidence Team and Programme, supporting and assisting the effective management of projects through their full life cycle.

Your role is to develop and deliver all aspects of the Evidence Programme – from supervision of the Evidence Team to development and funding of projects and expanding the scope of the Evidence Program in line with Thames21’s charitable objectives and 5-year plan.

Projects are centred on all forms of evidence – from technical and specialist (real time probes and development of models) to citizen science (biological, chemical and geomorphological data) – to inform and drive catchment decision making, including installation of nature-based treatment systems to mitigate pollution. Projects vary from local and national scale to international collaborations. We deliver a number of exciting projects including constructed wetlands, Natural Flood Management, Road Runoff pollution and solutions modelling and EU-funded projects. Work is based in London, the Thames Basin and occasionally more widely in the UK and internationally.

Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee and manage delivery of diverse Evidence Team projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the Evidence Programme and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the Evidence Programme.

Tasks will include:

  • Development and delivery of projects through the Evidence Programme on the themes of water quality and quantity, identification of suitable nature-based treatment solutions and their functioning after installation, landscape recovery and climate resilience.
  • Project Management for the continued success of projects, identifying ways to mitigate risks where possible.
  • Project budget development and management, including preparation and submission of progress and financial reports, tracking and management of costs ensuring all outputs meet project objectives.
  • Staff management and development, including appraisals, development/ training, workload control, and work health and safety requirements.
  • Engagement with laboratory samples and citizen science methods to gather evidence on environmental problems and solutions, with support from specialised work areas within Thames21.
  • Work with the Assistant Head of Improving Rivers, other Thames21 teams and external partners to expand and develop the Evidence Programme in line with the 5-year plan.
  • Stakeholder engagement and management by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, including funding bodies.
  • Support an environment of best practice in project management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
  • Positively contribute to Thames21 core values where individuals feel safe, secure and supported.
  • Ability to work outdoors in a riverside environment.

The closing date for applications is: 5pm 24 February 2025

Interview dates: Week commencing 10 March 2025

No agencies please.

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About Thames21

Thames21 is the voice for London’s waterways, working with communities to improve rivers and canals for people and wildlife. We mobilise thousands of volunteers every year to clean and green the capital’s 400 mile network of waterways. Thames21 aims to transform neglected waterways into areas that everyone can use and enjoy, by using innovative and tailored community approaches.

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