Trustee Vacancies

The River Waveney Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to improving the River Waveney, its tributaries and catchment, making it a better place for people and wildlife. We are proud members of the national umbrella organisation for Rivers Trusts in the UK and Ireland - The Rivers Trust.

Our work covers managing a small network of riverside sites for wildlife and community access, hosting local volunteer groups, working with farmers on habitat and water quality projects, improving public access on land and in water, working with water companies to improve water quality and a host of practical habitat, water quality and river restoration projects. 

We cover the whole Waveney Catchment, which is in North Suffolk and South Norfolk.

We are currently seeking volunteers to join our board of trustees. If you are a passionate, dedicated and committed individuals who is keen to make an active contribution to the Trust, please do get in touch. We are seeking those with skills and experience in business, finance, HR, H&S, angling, ecology and farming. We welcome applications from younger candidates. 

We meet 6 times a year for a full trustee meeting with sub-committee meetings in-between. Meetings are held in varied locations throughout the catchment, so we ask that you are able to reach sometimes remote locations. We meet in the evenings at 7pm. 

To express interest, receive an information pack, or have an informal discussion, please email: chair@riverwaveneytrust.org 

You can see the Trustee role description here.

Download the trustee ad here.