Estuary Restoration Officer

The Wyre Rivers Trust is a registered charity that has been in operation for several years for
the purpose of improving the ecological status of the river Wyre and its catchment.

Founded by three Angling clubs and supported by many community groups the Trust has carried out
works within the catchment by volunteers and contractors to improve spawning conditions and
habitat improvements for the benefit of migratory fish, coarse fish and eels. In 2013 the Wyre
Rivers Trust became host of the Wyre Waters Catchment Partnership and begun to deliver works on
the catchment scale with a wide range of benefits for the Wyre catchment.

More recently the trust has become more successful in securing funding for a number of projects
which will be delivered throughout the Wyre catchment. The projects focus on a wide range of
issues which include biodiversity, water quality, natural flood management, habitat creation
and habitat connectivity. 

The trust has recently created its integrated catchment plan, which
contains a comprehensive list of priorities within the Wyre catchment, these have been reviewed
and agreed by our partners. As part of this, the Wyre Rivers Trust worked closely with Wyre
Council and partners to develop the Our Future Coast Project, this project will see the
delivery of a wide range of coastal projects to help reduce flood risk in an innovative manner.

Our Future Coast is one of the 25 pioneering projects awarded funding by DEFRA (via the
Environment Agency) under the Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme (FCRIP) to
explore new approaches to tackle the threat of flooding and improve coastal resilience. In line
with best practice, this requires a long-term partnership approach working together across
disciplines with engineers, planners, farmers, historians, and scientists etc. Our Future Coast
places great importance on the engagement of local communities, with key stakeholders involved
early and working as a team to build understanding and become champions for the approaches
taken. 

An Estuary Restoration Officer is required to help deliver one of these projects within the
Wyre Estuary. It is expected that in their day-to-day role the Estuary Restoration Officer will
support the delivery of this plan by providing support with the development, delivery, and
management of saltmarsh restoration projects, delivering ecological surveys, delivering
engagement events, developing, and delivering an education programme with reference to
saltmarshes and in the management of the Trusts growing volunteer base. This role is both
varied and wide reaching and would suit an ambitious candidate, keen to develop their skills.

The role will be based at the Wyre RT Offices in Myerscough, Lancashire, the candidate will be
expected to work across the catchment and hot desk at the offices of various partners. The post
will report to the Wyre Rivers Trust General Manager and Chairman.

Anyone we appoint is expected to support policies on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Health
& Safety, IT, GDPR and contribute to a respectful and inclusive working culture.

Closing date: Friday, 11th July 2025

Interviews are planned for week commencing 21st July 2025 and will be
held in-person in Myerscough, Lancashire.