The Wensum Catchment Partnership are seeking a new voluntary Chair to work with partner organisations to help shape a shared strategic vision that leads to meaningful improvements in the catchment (the land area from which rainwater drains into the river).
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership and strategy: Helping to develop and define a strategic vision for recovery in the Wensum and enabling restoration action in the catchment.
- Meeting management: Liaising with the Wensum Catchment Officer to plan and organise meetings, setting agendas and facilitating constructive debate within meetings.
- Facilitation: Guide the members of the WCP to consensus and effective decisions, being considerate of diverse perspectives.
- Communication and representation: Represent the WCP at external partnership meetings and act as a public spokesperson for the organisation.
- Team building: Working in partnership and collaboration with members of the WCP.
Find out more by viewing the full job description here.
Deadline is 5pm on Thursday 19th February 2026.
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