Become a Trustee at the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust!

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing our rivers? The Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic trustees to join our board.

ESRT Trustees and Staff at a strategy workshop

There is a lot happening in our rivers, estuaries and wetlands and they need our support more than ever at a time when pressures from climate change and pollution are taking their toll.

As a trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding our efforts to conserve and improve the health of rivers across Essex and Suffolk. You'll work alongside a team of like-minded individuals, bringing your expertise and fresh perspectives to help shape our strategies and ensure our projects make a lasting impact.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Directly contribute to the preservation of local rivers and wildlife.

• Collaborate and Network: Work with a diverse group of professionals and environmental enthusiasts.

• Grow and Learn: Enhance your skills and knowledge in environmental conservation and charity governance.

Our work varies from concentrated small-scale projects to large landscape plans and everything in between. Some of our recent work has involved:

• The launch of the Recovering the Deben from Source to Sea catchment partnership project

• Completing a fluvial audit of the River Blackwater and Pant to produce a restoration plan

• Using nature-based solutions for wetland creation at Fiddlers Hill Meadow 

• The launch of the Essex RiverWatch citizen science initiative.

• Control of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan Balsam

The River Deben

Blackwater Fluvial Audit

Fiddlers Hill Wetland Creation

Water quality testing

Himalayan Balsam

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to our mission and values.

• Skills and experience in areas such as water and wastewater management, aquatic conservation, human resources or fundraising

• The ability to contribute to strategic planning and oversight.

Experience in the charity sector is beneficial but not essential. We value passion, dedication, and a willingness to contribute your time and expertise.

If you’re excited about helping to shape our plans for the conservation, protection, and rehabilitation of our Essex and Suffolk rivers then please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to helen.dangerfield@essexsuffolkriverstrust.org by the 9th September 2024. 

Phone interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th September with successful applicants being invited for in-person interviews from the week commencing the 23rd September.

Visit our recruitment page for more information including the full role description.