Job Opportunities
The Trust is a dynamic and aspirational organisation at the forefront of environmental thinking and practical conservation in the UK todayIt is an exciting time in the environment sector as the importance of river health receives the wider attention it deserves.
In the Westcountry, our charity has been leading the way in restoring and protecting the region’s freshwater environments for 30 years, but there is still more to be done.
To keep caring for these spaces, and all who depend on them, our charity is growing, with opportunities across a variety of departments. Working for the Trust will provide you with a stimulating environment in which to meet your career aspirations.
We believe that our most important asset is our people.
We aim to spend time and effort investing in our staff. As a charity, we may not be able to offer as high salaries as we wish but we do offer other benefits such as flexitime.

Active vacancies are advertised below, as well as in online job platforms and the local or national press as appropriate.
Please note: Interviews may be conducted in-person at our office or online as appropriate.
Latest Vacancies:
HR Trustee role
Description
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of The Westcountry Rivers Trust, developing the Trust’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines.
Main Responsibilities
- To ensure that the Westcountry Rivers Trust and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the Trust’s governing documents, continually striving for best practice in governance.
- To uphold the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the Westcountry Rivers Trust.
- To determine the overall direction and development of the Westcountry Rivers Trust through good governance and clear strategic planning.
For further information on this role, please download the pack: WRT HR Trustee Recruitment pack
Applications to be made with CV and covering letter to the CEO (Laurence Couldrick – laurence@wrt.org.uk) followed by:
- Informal meeting with the Chair, CEO and Head of Human Resources
- Recommendation will then be made to the full Board
- If applicable, you will be welcomed as a full Trustee at the next board meeting