Project Officer

Our River Conservation team is expanding, and we’re looking for a new Project Officer to join us as we deliver river conservation projects including fish passes, natural flood management interventions, and river re-naturalisation activities. Our new Project Officer will support will be tasked with a range of actions including assisting with applications, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge of landscape landscape-scale conservation, Natural Capital, and Ecosystem Services will all be advantageous, as will a good understanding of the Water Framework Directive, Catchment Management, and the Catchment Based Approach.

About us

Ribble Rivers Trust (RRT) is a regional charity established in 1998 to protect and restore the Ribble Catchment, particularly its rivers, brooks, becks, and streams. Over the last decade, RRT has grown into a sector-leading organisation, recognised for delivering results, strong partnerships, and a collaborative approach.

Since the Trust first started it has recognised the importance farming plays in shaping our catchment, and the health of our rivers. Farmers are crucial in maintaining our healthy rivers and streams, and improving those not healthy as we would like them to be.

With support from a wide range of funders, we deliver practical habitat conservation work, including tree planting, woodland maintenance, fencing, wetland creation, river habitat improvements, and fish passage projects. We also work extensively with volunteers and an expanding network of Citizen Scientists who monitor the health of the catchment and the impact of our projects.

Our work is driven by science and delivered through five dedicated teams: Data and Evidence, Land Management, People and Learning, River Conservation, and Core Services. Together, we create a mosaic of habitats and land uses that improve and protect rivers, wildlife, and communities. Collaboration, creativity, and evidence-led action are at the heart of everything we do.