Nature-based Solutions Manager

Trent Rivers Trust

Derby, East Midlands
£36,146 FTE
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Mon, 16th Nov 2026

Rivers, Water & HydrologyConservation & WildlifeEnvironmental Management


We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable individual to help us plan and deliver projects that enhance natural flood management and river restoration in the Trent catchment.

If you thrive on strategic planning, collaboration and project management, we’d love to hear from you.

The role offers a unique opportunity to develop and deliver impactful projects across the Trent Catchment, aimed at protecting and improving the health of the rivers and the species that rely on them.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, experienced in project delivery and confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders. They will work closely with our Head of River Restorations and Head of Landscapes and Partnerships, taking on the management and delivery of a variety of projects. Ideally, they will have a track record and thorough understanding of one or more of the following disciplines:

  • River restoration and geomorphology
  • Flood modelling and flood risk management
  • Water quality and monitoring
  • Land management and agriculture

They will line manage senior officers, specialists and project officers working across our range of projects.

The role is primarily one of project management, but there is opportunity to use any relevant technical expertise and knowledge to help scope and develop new projects, as well as contribute to a raised awareness of issues affecting the health of rivers and their catchments amongst stakeholders and members of the public.

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About Trent Rivers Trust

At Trent Rivers Trust, we give rivers a hand to help them return to their natural, wild state, so they bring the most benefits to communities and wildlife. Our mission is to help wildlife thrive in and around our rivers, streams and wetlands, to reduce pollution entering our rivers and streams, to help people and communities connect and value their river and floodplain and to restore rivers, streams and wetlands improving resilience to climate change.

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