
Access & Recreations Manager
Bristol Water
Role summary
Manage public access and recreational activities across Bristol Water’s reservoir sites, balancing visitor safety, accessibility, operational needs and environmental protection. You’ll develop access strategies and plans, oversee routes, facilities, signage, inspections and events, and work with regulators, local authorities, conservation organisations and recreational users. The role also includes water-safety campaigns, incident response, risk management and monitoring recreation performance. Relevant experience in countryside access, recreation or visitor management, plus GIS, accessibility surveying and stakeholder skills, is required.