Team Leader (Stewardship Partnership)

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, with overtime to reflect operational requirements)

Do you want a role where you can lead a field team, improve rivers and waterways, and build strong community partnerships – all in one job? We’re looking for a Team Leader (Stewardship Partnership) to lead delivery of the Humber Stewardship Partnership: a funded programme of waterway maintenance, habitat improvement and community engagement across the Humber region.

You’ll take ownership of project delivery from planning to close-out, while developing a capable, motivated team (including mentoring apprentices) and representing Riverlution with stakeholders and communities.

What you’ll be doing

Lead and deliver environmental projects (Project Management)

• Scope and plan a range of works, ensuring projects align with stakeholder goals and wider stewardship objectives.
• Manage delivery day-to-day, including resource scheduling, health & safety, quality, compliance, budget management, and end-of-project reviews (commercial and H&S).

Build a high-performing team (Leadership & Line Management)

• Oversee and develop a dedicated team focused on quality, safety, and professional growth.
• Line manage effectively: absence monitoring, annual leave, performance reviews, wellbeing checks, and identifying training/development needs (including apprentices).

Put safety and standards first (H&S, Quality & Compliance)

• Lead briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions; ensure compliance with H&S legislation, policies and site rules.
• Liaise with the SHEQ/H&S team, report hazards/near misses/incidents, and ensure appropriate actions are taken where incidents occur.
• Follow method statements and risk assessments, drive quality and continuous improvement.

Look after kit and people (Equipment, Materials & PPE)

• Ensure PPE is used correctly, and equipment is maintained, stored securely, and used only with proper training/supervision.
• Complete relevant equipment/materials paperwork as required.

Be the face of the partnership (External Relationships)

• Nurture relationships with local communities, businesses and environmental organisations.
• Represent Riverlution at events and stakeholder meetings and treat business/site information as confidential.

What we’re looking for

Essential qualifications / certifications

• DBS
• Full driving licence (with 5 or less points to meet fleet insurance requirements)
• First Aid at Work and Forestry
• Safe working near water (or in water)
• SSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)
• Brushcutter (LANTRA or equivalent certifications)
• Pesticide application (PA1, PA6, +W LANTRA or equivalent)

Essential experience / skills

• Strong communication skills
• Environmental project management
• Line management
• Budget and resource management
• Stakeholder engagement

Personal attributes

• Passion for environmental conservation and staying current with river ecology and conservation best practice.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Energetic and confident working outdoors – walking riverbanks, wading in shallow water, carrying equipment.

Additional Information

Working pattern & location

This role is based in Hull and includes travel to field sites along rivers and waterways, plus some office-based work. Some evening or weekend work may be required.