Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
Purpose of the job
This post is essential to the smooth running of the highly active Evidence Team and Programme, supporting and assisting the effective management of projects through their full life cycle.
Your role is to develop and deliver all aspects of the Evidence Programme – from supervision of the Evidence Team to development and funding of projects and expanding the scope of the Evidence Program in line with Thames21’s charitable objectives and 5-year plan.
Projects are centred on all forms of evidence – from technical and specialist (real time probes and development of models) to citizen science (biological, chemical and geomorphological data) – to inform and drive catchment decision making, including installation of nature-based treatment systems to mitigate pollution. Projects vary from local and national scale to international collaborations. We deliver a number of exciting projects including constructed wetlands, Natural Flood Management, Road Runoff pollution and solutions modelling and EU-funded projects. Work is based in London, the Thames Basin and occasionally more widely in the UK and internationally.
Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will oversee and manage delivery of diverse Evidence Team projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets, work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the Evidence Programme and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the Evidence Programme.
This role is ideal for those who:
* Enjoy working with data
* Enjoy managing people and projects
* Enjoy working with project partners and other key stakeholders
* Enjoy working with ambiguity and be happy to research for answers to questions
* Are comfortable working in a flexible role, where change happens and being able to flex with change
* Are comfortable to work across multiple projects
* Are comfortable working at speed
* Are happy to work in a role which comprises both desk work and field work
* Are happy working outside in a waterside environment in a variety of weathers – alone, with team members, volunteers and professionals
Please see the attached job description for a full list of the responsibilities and person specification.
To apply for this position please email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@thames21.org.uk with the reference (EPM0724), in the subject box of your email application.
The closing date for applications is: 5pm Tuesday 1st April 2025
Interview dates: Week commencing 10 April 2025 (subject to change)
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