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Join us in working toward our vision, to deliver more with trees. We aim to grow tree cover to 30% across Cheshire and Merseyside, incorporating trees and greenspaces into peoples lives, creating resilient communities that are rich in nature, climate-ready, and full of hope.

• Create positive change – help increase tree cover and help nature to flourish.
• Engage with communities – support projects that enrich people’s lives and livelihoods
• Promote sustainability – build landscapes that are climate-ready and beneficial to future generations.
• Inspire others – grow a culture  where people are intertwined with trees, woods, and other habitats, protecting green spaces for future generations.

Graduate Natural Flood Management Assistant

12-Month Fixed Term Contract, with potential for extension (funding dependent)

Help tackle flooding, restore nature and build a greener future.

Salary – £25,185 – £26,403 DOE

Closing date for applications – 23rd November 2026

What you’ll do:

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career making a real difference to people, places and the environment?

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.

We’re looking for someone who:

• 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.

What you’ll gain:

• One-to-one mentoring from our Natural Flood Management Manager.
• Practical experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Training in GIS, monitoring, health and safety, and NFM techniques.
• A strong portfolio of work to support your future career.

Location: Risley Moss, Birchwood, Warrington, with travel across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Full Job Description and Job Specification

This role requires a current full driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

To apply: Send your CV (max. 2 pages) and a one-page statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification.

Email: mail@merseyforest.org.uk
Subject: Graduate Natural Flood Management Assistant

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

Interview Dates: Week commencing 30th November 2026

Our Commitment

The Community Forest Trust and The Mersey Forest are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

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