Education and Engagement Officer

About us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of
England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in
biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against
multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion,
and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and
scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive
energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are
growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this
sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your educational skills, in a natural environment,
whilst engaging young people, as well as our local communities. You will have a background and
passion for teaching and engaging a range of audiences, to learn about the importance of our
rivers, together with the ecosystems that survive and thrive around them. You will have a hands
on approach, with the ability to design, develop and deliver a range of educational activities
to suit your varying audiences. You will enjoy having time working independently to create your
teaching sessions, either in an office environment or at home, as well as being outside,
delivering your teaching or activities.

Whilst you will predominately cover the Surrey catchment area, you will be happy and flexible
to work anywhere within the south east, together with some degree of flexibility with the hours
that you work, so that events can be held on occasional evenings and weekends. Your time will
be spent at home developing your sessions, delivering a range of activities such as guided
walks or talks, as well as hands on activities in and around a river, or educational events.

The South East Rivers Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who
loves our natural environment, and wants to engage and teach local communities. As our
Education and Engagement Officer, you will inspire children and their families through a range
of fun, hands-on activities that connect them to our amazing rivers and their wildlife.

• Hours: full time 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent Position
• Hybrid working predominantly in the Surrey area

Please see the full job description on our website for more information.

The deadline for application
is 11:59pm on 8th June 2025. We reserve the right to
close the recruitment early.