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Join the Aire Rivers Trust as a Project Manager

At the Aire Rivers Trust we’re the only environmental charity dedicated to looking after the River Aire and its tributaries. Our most important asset is our people: we want to recruit the best. You will join a friendly, committed team of experts passionate about improving the Aire catchment.

Project Manager – Grade 4 

Salary: £36,000 per annum  
Contract: Full-time, permanent  
Location: Our offices in Greengates, Bradford. 

Reports to: Programme Manager  
Application deadline: Tuesday 22nd September, 11:59pm 
Interviews: provisionally Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th September 2026 

About the roles 

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity of Project Manager (Technical). This role focuses on management of river enhancement projects, specifically improvements to fish passage, barrier removal and natural flood management.  See the full profile here. 

About you 

For this role, you will have a strong understanding of environmental or infrastructure project delivery, with knowledge of river restoration, fish passage, natural flood management or related disciplines. Proven experience managing contractors, permissions and regulatory processes. 

You will also be: 

• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. 

• Organised, proactive and solution focused. 

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines. 

• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, funders and communities. 

• Committed to high standards of governance, compliance and health and safety. 

• Passionate about helping people, places and nature thrive. 

Why join us? 

At the Aire Rivers Trust, we’re passionate about restoring the River Aire and empowering communities to play an active role in its future. Working with communities, landowners, local authorities, and partners, we restore habitats, enhance biodiversity, and support a thriving river environment. You’ll work in a supportive, enthusiastic team environment, with the chance to shape evolving projects. This is your chance to make a real and lasting difference to both people and the planet.

Please send a CV and covering letter to vivienne.main@aireriverstrust.org.uk 

Equal opportunities employer 

ART is an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. It is in our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. When we select candidates for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, it is based on their aptitude and ability. 

We ask applicants to complete an anonymous form to help us monitor the diversity of applicants. All responses are anonymous and results are not used as part of the recruitment process. Access the form here.