Work For SUDS+

Wear Rivers Trust are recruiting a SuDS+ Monitoring Support Officer to measure and monitor the wider community benefits of sustainable drainage (SuDS) installation in our study area of Stanley in North Durham. The post is on a fixed term to the end of March 2027. This development role would be ideal for someone who is creative and can turn ideas into reality and is prepared to pilot techniques that might not be successful while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the project and trust.

Wear Rivers Trust is at the forefront of the Rivers Trust Movement blending practical conservation with environmental expertise. SuDS+ is one of 25 Innovative Resilience Projects funded by DEFRA. The overall aim of the project is to experiment with an alternative way SuDS are created by local authorities and other agencies.

Salary: Band 2 – £23,889–£24,488 per annum

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) – part-time and flexible working requests considered

Home-based, with work across the Wear catchment and regular time in the SuDS+ area (Stanley South); opportunities to work from our Hub in Durham City

Fixed-term until 31 March 2027, following a 6-month probation

Full training and development provided, with potential for progression within the Trust

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative thinker who can turn ideas into action, experiment with new approaches, and contribute to the success of the project and wider Trust.