Rivers Technical Specialist
Groundwork South
Location: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge with options for Hybrid/flexible
working
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,000- £45,000 pro rata
Hours: 30 hours per week (For the right candidate we would be willing to consider alternative
work patterns from 22.5 hours/week to 37.5)
From internationally rare chalk streams in its rural headwaters to a braided channel and numerous lakes in the Colne Valley Regional Park, the Colne catchment is a special place with a diverse range of waters covering over 1000km2 across parts of Herts, Bucks, London, Berks and Surrey.
The Rivers Technical Specialist will develop and deliver rivers and wetlands projects, oversee specialist contractors, manage a rivers project officer, advise and support other colleagues delivering rivers and wetland habitat projects.
Our office in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream is a special place to work, find out more here.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24-hour Healthline
- Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
- Salary sacrifices schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions.
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Lucy Shuker at [email protected] or 07756284692.
Closing date for applications: 15th July 2025
Interview date: 22nd July 2025
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
About Groundwork South
Groundwork is working across the South of England to create stronger, healthier communities, responsible business and greater prospects for local people.
Our vision is of a country where all communities are vibrant, healthy and safe. Where people feel empowered to come together and overcome the challenges they face, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances or background.
Groundwork is working across the South of England to create stronger, healthier communities, responsible business and greater prospects for local people. Our vision is of a country where all communities are vibrant, healthy and safe. Where people feel empowered to come together and overcome the challenges they face, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances or background.
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