The Role SERT is re-organising our structure geographically into three Catchment Clusters (CCs) in the South East (defined as South London, East and West). Having conducted a successful pilot in the East, we are now expanding this approach to the new South London and West Catchment Clusters. The South London Catchment Cluster (SLCC) requires an individual with proven leadership experience who can lead this newly formed team and strategically maximise SERT s impact in the London, urbanised, catchments of the rivers Wandle, Hogsmill, Beverley Brook and Cray. Key Duties and Responsibilities Help to establish and enhance a one-team ethos across the Catchment Cluster, whilst also ensuring it is embedded within the wider organisation. Lead SLCC s prioritisation on the key activities (including restoration and engagement) that we wish to undertake in our London Catchments. Leadership of the team ensuring a supportive, collaborative, inquisitive and ambitious culture. Direct line management of three roles (this may increase in the future): i) Working with the Monitoring and Evidence Lead to develop and embed a new Monitoring and Evidence Strategy. ii) Supporting our Nature Finance Lead to secure new ecosystem-service related payments to fund our work and drive impact. iii) Managing the Senior Catchment Manager to ensure our Catchment Partnerships are effective convening spaces and action based. Identify and directly support new business development and project funding opportunities from a range of sources to grow our impact. Ensure SLCC is at the right tables where decisions affecting its rivers are being made and has an important and respected voice in those decisions. What We Are Looking For This role is an exciting challenge and will require you to build on the foundations of what has already been achieved within these catchments. You will maximise our impact by collaborating with our Specialist Teams to prioritise SERT s activities. Central to this is the need to deliver effective catchment management through our Catchment Partnerships. You will also work strategically with the Restoring Rivers and Catchments team (RRC) to identify and prioritise projects which drive impact, whilst working closely with our Working With Communities team (WWC) to further increase engagement with the communities who live along the CC s rivers. It is desirable if you have a good overview of monitoring and evidence-based approaches (including citizen science), alongside knowledge of nature-based solutions, ecosystem services and emerging nature investment opportunities. About You Besides having a passion for rivers, we need an individual who can confidently develop, grow and lead a team, whilst seeking new opportunities for impact. You will be adept at business development and will be comfortable supporting strategic relationships with catchment partners, local government, regulators, water companies, local businesses and environmental organisations. You will require a good overview of Health and Safety best practise, empowering our RRC team to undertake effective project delivery and risk management in the field. Interested? Apply now via our website. Application process Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews: Monday 20th April - Friday 1st May 2026
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
The Role SERT is re-organising our structure geographically into three Catchment Clusters (CCs) in the South East (defined as South London, East and West). Having conducted a successful pilot in the East, we are now expanding this approach to the new South London and West Catchment Clusters. The South London Catchment Cluster (SLCC) requires an individual with proven leadership experience who can lead this newly formed team and strategically maximise SERT s impact in the London, urbanised, catchments of the rivers Wandle, Hogsmill, Beverley Brook and Cray. Key Duties and Responsibilities Help to establish and enhance a one-team ethos across the Catchment Cluster, whilst also ensuring it is embedded within the wider organisation. Lead SLCC s prioritisation on the key activities (including restoration and engagement) that we wish to undertake in our London Catchments. Leadership of the team ensuring a supportive, collaborative, inquisitive and ambitious culture. Direct line management of three roles (this may increase in the future): i) Working with the Monitoring and Evidence Lead to develop and embed a new Monitoring and Evidence Strategy. ii) Supporting our Nature Finance Lead to secure new ecosystem-service related payments to fund our work and drive impact. iii) Managing the Senior Catchment Manager to ensure our Catchment Partnerships are effective convening spaces and action based. Identify and directly support new business development and project funding opportunities from a range of sources to grow our impact. Ensure SLCC is at the right tables where decisions affecting its rivers are being made and has an important and respected voice in those decisions. What We Are Looking For This role is an exciting challenge and will require you to build on the foundations of what has already been achieved within these catchments. You will maximise our impact by collaborating with our Specialist Teams to prioritise SERT s activities. Central to this is the need to deliver effective catchment management through our Catchment Partnerships. You will also work strategically with the Restoring Rivers and Catchments team (RRC) to identify and prioritise projects which drive impact, whilst working closely with our Working With Communities team (WWC) to further increase engagement with the communities who live along the CC s rivers. It is desirable if you have a good overview of monitoring and evidence-based approaches (including citizen science), alongside knowledge of nature-based solutions, ecosystem services and emerging nature investment opportunities. About You Besides having a passion for rivers, we need an individual who can confidently develop, grow and lead a team, whilst seeking new opportunities for impact. You will be adept at business development and will be comfortable supporting strategic relationships with catchment partners, local government, regulators, water companies, local businesses and environmental organisations. You will require a good overview of Health and Safety best practise, empowering our RRC team to undertake effective project delivery and risk management in the field. Interested? Apply now via our website. Application process Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews: Monday 20th April - Friday 1st May 2026
The Role SERT is re-organising our structure geographically into three Catchment Clusters in the South East (defined as South London, East and West). Having conducted a successful pilot in the East, we are now expanding this approach to the new South London and West Catchment Clusters. The West Catchment Cluster (WCC) requires an individual with proven leadership experience who can lead this newly formed team and strategically maximise SERT s impact in the predominantly Surrey-based catchments of the Loddon, Wey and Mole. Key Duties and Responsibilities Help to establish and enhance a one-team ethos across the CC, whilst also ensuring it is embedded within the wider organisation Lead WCC s prioritisation on the key activities (both restoration and engagement) that we wish to undertake in our Surrey Catchments. Direct line management of two roles (this may increase in the future): i) Working with the Natural Flood Management Lead to grow the opportunities of using nature to hold back water in the landscape ii) Managing the Catchment Manager to ensure our Catchment Partnerships are action-based. Identify and directly support new project funding opportunities from a range of sources to grow our impact. Ensure WCC is at the right tables where decisions affecting its rivers are being made and has an important and respected voice in those decisions. What We Are Looking For This role is an exciting challenge and will require you to build on the foundations of what has already been achieved within these catchments. You will need to maximise impact by working with our Specialist Teams to priorities SERT s activities and strategically guide river restoration projects. You will also work closely with our Working With Communities team (WWC) to improve engagement with the communities who live along these rivers. It is desirable if you have a good overview of river catchments, data monitoring and the role that nature-based solutions (such as Natural Flood Management) play in providing multiple benefits. About You Besides having a passion for rivers, we require an individual who can confidently develop and grow a new team, whilst seeking new opportunities for impact. You will be adept at business development and will be comfortable supporting strategic relationships with catchment partners, local government, water companies, local businesses and environmental NGOs. You will need a good overview of Health and Safety best practise, empowering our Restoring River Catchments (RRC) team to undertake effective project delivery and risk management in the field. Interested? Apply now via our website. Application process Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews: Monday 20th April - Friday 1st May 2026
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
The Role SERT is re-organising our structure geographically into three Catchment Clusters in the South East (defined as South London, East and West). Having conducted a successful pilot in the East, we are now expanding this approach to the new South London and West Catchment Clusters. The West Catchment Cluster (WCC) requires an individual with proven leadership experience who can lead this newly formed team and strategically maximise SERT s impact in the predominantly Surrey-based catchments of the Loddon, Wey and Mole. Key Duties and Responsibilities Help to establish and enhance a one-team ethos across the CC, whilst also ensuring it is embedded within the wider organisation Lead WCC s prioritisation on the key activities (both restoration and engagement) that we wish to undertake in our Surrey Catchments. Direct line management of two roles (this may increase in the future): i) Working with the Natural Flood Management Lead to grow the opportunities of using nature to hold back water in the landscape ii) Managing the Catchment Manager to ensure our Catchment Partnerships are action-based. Identify and directly support new project funding opportunities from a range of sources to grow our impact. Ensure WCC is at the right tables where decisions affecting its rivers are being made and has an important and respected voice in those decisions. What We Are Looking For This role is an exciting challenge and will require you to build on the foundations of what has already been achieved within these catchments. You will need to maximise impact by working with our Specialist Teams to priorities SERT s activities and strategically guide river restoration projects. You will also work closely with our Working With Communities team (WWC) to improve engagement with the communities who live along these rivers. It is desirable if you have a good overview of river catchments, data monitoring and the role that nature-based solutions (such as Natural Flood Management) play in providing multiple benefits. About You Besides having a passion for rivers, we require an individual who can confidently develop and grow a new team, whilst seeking new opportunities for impact. You will be adept at business development and will be comfortable supporting strategic relationships with catchment partners, local government, water companies, local businesses and environmental NGOs. You will need a good overview of Health and Safety best practise, empowering our Restoring River Catchments (RRC) team to undertake effective project delivery and risk management in the field. Interested? Apply now via our website. Application process Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews: Monday 20th April - Friday 1st May 2026
