Catchment Partnership Co-ordinator

Are you a motivated person looking for a role where you can make a real difference in improving the local environment? Are you a natural collaborator who can build teams across organisations? Can you bring together evidence, funding and people to support projects which enhance and protect Dorset's rivers, streams and wider catchments? If so, we have a great opportunity to join our team as the Dorset Catchment Partnership Co-ordinator. What you'll do You will lead the Dorset Catchment Partnership and work with a wide range of stakeholders including local councils, regulators, charities and local groups. Together, you will deliver long-term benefits for people and nature across the Poole Harbour and Dorset Stour catchments. Within the role, you will implement and update the partnership's strategy and action plan, working with partners to identify, develop and deliver projects which address the challenges Dorset's rivers and wider catchments face. You will have a key role in unlocking funding and other resources for delivery. You will also develop a communications strategy which celebrates our successes and inspires others to get involved. You will line manage the Catchment Partnership Officer and mentor the Catchment Partnerships Apprentice, leading a team which provides a range of expertise to external partners and colleagues. With several large projects in delivery and development, this is an exciting time for to join the DCP team, to work with our partners to achieve positive change in our river catchments. More on our current and developing projects can be found here

• A strong background in facilitation or partnership working.
• Enjoy working with people from different organisations.
• A keen interest in the natural environment.
• The ability to take a strategic view to identify opportunities
• Good attention to detail in planning and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relay complex issues sensitively to a range of audiences.
• An understanding of issues relating to the water environment, with relevant qualifications.
• A good knowledge of standard Microsoft IT packages - it would also help to be an experienced user of GIS.