Catchment and Coastal Partnerships Officer

This role is to support the coordination and development of Cornwall Catchment Partnership and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine and Coastal Partnership, helping to facilitate a collaborative and integrated approach to catchment, coastal and marine nature recovery in Cornwall. This will be achieved through engagement with partners and stakeholders, supporting activities such as partnership meetings, events, workshops and site visits, and assisting with the preparation of papers, reports, presentations, newsletters, action plans and stakeholder engagement materials. The Catchment and Coastal Partnerships Officer will help support a joined-up source-to-sea approach across Cornwall’s rivers, estuaries, coast and marine environment, contributing to activity around water quality, water quantity, flood and coastal resilience, marine nature recovery and nature-based solutions.

Are you an environmental or conservation professional with great communication and organisation skills, looking to support nature recovery from source to sea in Cornwall?

This new role at Cornwall Wildlife Trust will help bring partners together across Cornwall’s catchments, rivers, estuaries, coast and seas, supporting both Cornwall Catchment Partnership and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine and Coastal Partnership. The role will involve helping coordinate meetings, events, workshops, site visits, communications and project development linked to water quality, flooding and coastal resilience, marine nature recovery and nature-based solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborative working and wants to help drive positive change for Cornwall’s rivers, estuaries, coast and seas.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term appointment for 12 months.

Benefits

• Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
• Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
• Christmas Business Closure for 2026
• All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
• Free onsite parking at Five Acres
• Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if we receive suitable applicants.

Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 27 August 2026, this can be subject to change.

Disability confident employer

At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and champions the unique talents of every individual. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer alternative formats for the application process, ensuring that individuals with varying needs can apply with ease. Whether you prefer an alternative application form, Braille, large print, or any other format that suits your requirements, we are here to accommodate you.

Moreover, our interview process is designed to be supportive and consider-ate. We understand that everyone has different requirements, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience. If you have specific needs or preferences, please let us know in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

By choosing to be part of our team, you are joining an organisation that prioritises inclusivity and values the unique contributions of every team member. We celebrate diversity and recognise that our differences make us stronger. Apply now to embark on a journey with us, where your abilities are celebrated, and your individuality is embraced.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.