Waterway Operations Lead

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canal & River Trust Full time
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We are the Canal & River Trust, a charity responsible for 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales.

Job Description:
  • This role involves leading a team of volunteers in delivering works safely and to a high standard, while maintaining volunteer satisfaction.
  • You will manage volunteer engagement and development, focusing on the Offside Vegetation (OSV) project.
  • Understanding operational and strategic needs of the waterways, you will provide background information for volunteer work programmes.
  • You will coordinate staff, vehicles, and equipment for efficient delivery of volunteer works.
  • Developing training programmes to maintain and improve volunteer skills levels is also part of your responsibilities.
Benefits:
  • The estimated salary for this role is £31,220 per annum, including £4,000 Inner London Allowance.
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 10%.
  • 25 days paid holiday (increasing to 30 days after 5 years).
  • Free access to specialist counselling services.
  • Employee benefits including store discounts and boating holiday discounts.
  • 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum.
  • Free fishing facilities across our canal network.
Requirements:
  • A manual/construction/outdoor work experience is essential.
  • Countryside practice and vegetation skills are advantageous.
  • A valid UK driving licence is required.
  • Demonstrate high-quality work standards.
  • Relevant experience in paid or volunteer roles (outdoors, environmental, customer service).


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