Job Purpose The role provides ecological support across business functions predominantly within the North East Region through cross boundary working will be occasionally required. This is a position with great opportunities for the successful candidate to work in a newly established charity, applying his/her technical skills and continuing to develop professionally within the field of ecology. This role is initially a 6 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, but with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Our aim is to support the work of the Trust as a whole while conserving and enhancing the environment of the inland waterway network. Finding simple and innovative solutions/methods of work to ensure that the modern-day use of the waterways, their historica