Graduate Natural Flood Management Assistant

The Mersey Forest is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Natural Flood Management Assistant to join our growing team. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will help design, deliver and monitor projects that reduce flood risk, improve biodiversity and create more resilient landscapes across Cheshire and Merseyside. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in:

• Natural Flood Management and nature-based solutions
• Site surveys and environmental monitoring
• GIS mapping and data analysis
• Landowner and stakeholder engagement
• Project delivery and management
• Flood risk and catchment management
You'll split your time between the office and the field, working on real projects that leave a lasting legacy for communities and wildlife.

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career making a real difference to people, places and the environment?,
• Has a degree (or is completing one) in a relevant environmental subject.
• Has foundational knowledge of natural hydrological/geomorphological processes, sufficient to interpret basic environmental data, maps, or terrain imagery.
• Is passionate about climate resilience, nature recovery and sustainable land management
• Enjoys both fieldwork and office-based tasks.
• Has good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Is keen to learn and develop their career in the environmental sector., This role requires a current full driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
  
  The Community Forest Trust is the national champion for community forests in England. We are passionate about the power of trees to transform places and strengthen and enhance communities.
The Community Forest Trust (CFT) aims to secure more investment for community forestry, ensuring a green future for all. The Community Forest Trust is the national champion for community forests in England. We are passionate about the power of trees to transform places and strengthen and enhance communities. The Community Forest Trust (CFT) aims to secure more investment for community forestry, ensuring a green future for all.