River Restoration Lead
Quick answer
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is hiring a senior River Restoration Lead (Devizes, Wiltshire) paying £35,000 - £38,000 pa to lead complex river and wetland restoration projects.
- Role
- River Restoration Lead
- Organization
- Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
- Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £35,000 - £38,000 pa
- Category
- Other
The role
The River Restoration Lead position at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust involves leading the development and delivery of complex river and wetland restoration projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to create lasting benefits for wildlife, water, and people.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and delivery of complex river and wetland restoration projects
- Collaborate with landowners, contractors, communities, and partner organizations
- Create lasting benefits for wildlife, water, and people
- Deliver innovative catchment-scale solutions
- Work within the Nature Recovery Directorate
What it takes
- Experience in river and wetland restoration
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of natural river processes and floodplain reconnection
- Experience in nature-based solutions and biodiversity net gain
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Company pension & Salary exchange scheme, Group risk insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in fifth year, Staff discount, Cycle to Work Scheme, Two staff wellbeing days per annum
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Devizes, Wiltshire, at the Head Office, Elm Tree Court.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £35,000 - £38,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in river and wetland restoration, strong project management skills, knowledge of natural river processes and floodplain reconnection, and experience in nature-based solutions and biodiversity net gain.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] via the application form, ensuring to use the ‘supporting statement’ section to evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 9am on Tuesday 20th October 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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