Working Wetlands Team Leader (Water Quality)
Closing date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Salary: £37,579 plus 7% pension, rising to £41,643 over 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance
Contract type: Fixed term
Working hours: Full time
Location: Devon, England, United Kingdom
Position: Working Wetlands Team Leader (Water Quality)
Position Overview
With support from South West Water, DWT is driving agricultural change and landscape restoration through our long‑running Working Wetlands project, part of the Upstream Thinking programme, a national pioneer in natural catchment management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of Farm Advisors using nature‑based solutions to deliver improvements in water quality, biodiversity, and resource sustainability.
- Deliver the project’s contribution to the Water Industry National Environment Programme in the Tavy river catchment.
- Ensure successful delivery of project outcomes, including monitoring of water quality, biodiversity and resource sustainability.
- Provide day‑to‑day management and support to team members.
- Travel across Devon as required, with a pool vehicle available.
Key Requirements
- Trained in water quality monitoring.
- Good understanding of agricultural issues affecting water quality.
- Experience in people and project management.
- Understanding of potential agricultural impacts on river water quality.
- Ability to travel across Devon periodically.
- Excited to lead a small, highly skilled team.
Contract Details
This is a full‑time, fixed‑term contract until March 2030, which can be contractually located at any of DWT’s three main offices (Cricklepit Mill, Woodah, or Cookworthy). DWT has agile working arrangements, combining office, home and field‑based working.
Interview Date
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 June.
EEO Statement
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.
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