Project Manager - River and River Catchment Enhancements

Natural Enterprise

Newport, Isle of Wight
£27,000 - £33,000 FTE
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Rivers, Water & Hydrology


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Natural Enterprise (NE) carries out a variety of functions all related to the economic development and environmental enhancements on the Isle of Wight, focusing specifically on the natural environment and rural economy.

It does this through a ‘multi-agency’ approach, working closely with partners such as the Isle of Wight Council, Environment Agency, Natural England, Southern Water, Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society, and other public and private bodies. The Board of NE has representation from the private, public, voluntary and community sectors.

NE is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity, and employees are required to be aware of and committed to NE’s equality and diversity policy. All employees are required to ensure that they do not endanger the health, safety or welfare of themselves or their colleagues. NE is a non-smoking organisation.

PURPOSE OF JOB

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to lead and deliver river and catchment enhancement projects to improve water quality and water resource resilience on the Isle of Wight.

Supporting the ongoing partnership between Southern Water and Natural Enterprise (River Catchment Partner Host) to create and deliver a shared project pipeline plan. This work will cover all stages of development, from concept to design and implementation.

The job holder will be a key member of the Natural Enterprise team, requiring dynamic thinking and lateral problem-solving to identify and develop opportunities, and, where appropriate, successfully deliver them.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, the role has the potential to make a real difference.

Establishing and maintaining strong and effective partnerships is a key aspect of the role.

MAIN DUTIES

  • Research and devise a river and river catchment restoration/enhancement project pipeline plan to help improve water quality and water resource resilience
  • Deliver river and river catchment restoration/enhancement projects
  • Act as a strategic link between Natural Enterprise and Southern Water to help deliver a critical regulatory project and operate as a key member of the NE team, representing the business as and when required

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About Natural Enterprise

As a Charitable Trust, we provide a wide range of services, both locally and regionally. This includes conservation work, project delivery, through to delivering and managing rural & economic development grant funding programmes. Our team combines expertise in community engagement, sustainable development, business support, project management and communications, with the depth and range of experience to deliver practical solutions for our clients and partners.

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