Wear Rivers Trust - Appointment of Project Officer

Project Officer
Wear Rivers Trust
Durham
Salary C £16K+ Benefits

Wear Rivers Trust was established a year ago from the amalgamation of The River Wear Environmental Trust and The Weardale Environmental Trust which had both been operating successfully in the Wear catchment for the past 10 years Funds are now available to appoint a fulltime project officer for an initial 30 month term to develop the work of the Trust.

Reporting to the Chair of Trustees and supported by a small steering group, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust’s objectives are achieved through the delivery of a range of projects in partnership with stake holders, other conservation bodies and catchment communities.

You will be a graduate (or equivalent) in a scientific or environmental discipline - with experience in environmental management – able to demonstrate:

Wear Rivers Trust is poised for the next stage of its development. If you believe you have the passion, commitment and skills to take it forward then tell us why, when you send your CV by email or post (email preferred) including the details of two referees to:

Email:
admin(at)wear-rivers-trust.org.uk (please replace (at) with @)

Postal address

Peter Stephenson
Secretary
Wear Rivers Trust
14 Western Hill
Frosterley
Bishop Auckland
Co Durham
DL13 2RP

Closing Date: Tuesday the 5th January 2010

Interviews 18th - 19th January 2010.

Referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Candidates will be expected to give a verbal presentation relevant to the work of the Trust at the interview.

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