Catchment Coordinator

Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust

Hybrid - office based in Albourne as required, with home working and regular travel across the Adur & Ouse catchments
£27,280 - £30,000 0.8FTE (pro rata)
Part Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Sun, 31st May 2026

Rivers, Water & HydrologyConservation & Wildlife


0.8FTE@ £27,280 - £30,000 (pro rata) 0.8FTE we would consider applications from those seeking a 0.6FTE role

Do you want to play a key role in improving rivers and the wider catchment across central Sussex?

The Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust is looking for a Catchment Coordinator to help drive collaborative, catchment-scale action across the Adur & Ouse. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a growing partnership, bringing together organisations, communities and stakeholders to turn shared ambition into real environmental improvements.

As Catchment Coordinator, you will support and develop the Adur & Ouse Catchment Partnership—strengthening relationships, broadening participation, and helping shape a clear, action-focused plans for the future. You’ll play a central role in translating these plans into coordinated projects, working groups and practical delivery on the ground.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, can organise and facilitate effectively, and is motivated to make a tangible difference. You’ll have a strong interest in rivers and catchments, and be comfortable working across a complex mix of organisations, priorities and perspectives—bringing people together to build momentum and deliver action.

You’ll be joining a small, ambitious and supportive team with a strong reputation for delivering evidence driven, practical environmental improvements. This is a chance to take on a role with the potential to have real influence in shaping how water is managed, restored and valued across the catchment.

For full details, including responsibilities and person specification, please download the job description.

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About Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust (OART)

We are a registered charity working to protect, restore and enhance the rivers, streams, estuaries and lakes within the catchment. Our roots are in the local area and we work closely with communities, business and partner organisations to educate and inform as well as deliver projects focused on improving the environment for both wildlife and people.

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