Project overview:

The Hereford River City project aims to restore, reconnect and celebrate Hereford city’s waterways and wetlands. It will explore the history of the city’s green and blue corridors, restore the wildlife habitats and corridors and connect communities to past and present natural history. This role will lead the initial development phase of the project. Dependent on funding, there will then be a 3-year delivery phase.

New habitats will be created at key locations on the Yazor, Widemarsh and Newton Brooks. Volunteer groups and citizen science groups will run regular restoration activities. The city’s watercourses will be cleaner and with wildlife thriving within and around them. Access will be improved with signposting, trails and physical and digital interpretation showcasing the natural and social heritage of the watercourses.    

We will collaborate with communities to improve people’s connection to nature, to improve their mental wellbeing and sense of place. We will co-create participatory activities including volunteering and training opportunities. We will harness the arts and natural play to engage diverse audiences in new ways. We will research, share and celebrate the economic and social histories of the waterways and water meadows.   

Staff Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 33 days per year inclusive of 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Group Life Assurance 2 x salary
• Health Cash plan and well being services with Westfield Health
• Sick Pay
• 2 volunteering days per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Herefordshire Wildlife Trust work wear
• Staff discounts at our visitor centre and cafe
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A Staff Voice made up of representatives from each team
• All Staff Days

 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the conservation sector, including, but not limited to, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from socio-economically disadvantaged groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We use an anonymised shortlisting process which means that personal details such as name, age, gender, and other identifying information are removed from applications before they are reviewed. Our focus is on your skills, experience, and potential to succeed in the role.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The Hereford River City project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.