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Permanent • Full-time • Office-based (Oxford) or hybrid (minimum two days in the office) • £52,500

Could you lead our Central Team to build the Freshwater Network?

Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based organisation that protects freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects across England and Wales.

The Director, Central Team, will develop and oversee programmes across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, playing a key role in realising our vision of building the Freshwater Network.

As a member of the Senior Management Team the postholder will lead the Central Team and work across the following areas:

• Strategic development
• Leadership and management
• Fundraising
• Project delivery
• Partnership development
• Technical supervision
• Finance

This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. The Director will have the ability to think on their feet, steer the direction of the programme teams and support them to achieve the long-term goals of the organisation.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please send the application form as well as your CV to info@freshwaterhabitats.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 17th July 2025 (5pm)

First round interviews: 27th July 2026 (on Microsoft Teams)

Second round interviews: 11th August 2026 (in-person at our offices in Oxford)

No agencies, please.

Full-time • fixed 3-year contract • hybrid (home/Oxford office) • Salary - £26,500 FTE

Are you passionate about using GIS and data to support nature recovery? Do you have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in freshwater conservation?

We are seeking a GIS & Data Support Officer to help deliver high-quality habitat for great crested newts and wider biodiversity.

This full-time, three-year fixed-term role will support the Data and Monitoring Team in maintaining accurate spatial and tabular datasets, developing and supporting GIS tools and workflows, and ensuring robust reporting to our funder and Natural England.

Working closely with our conservation delivery team, you will support the development and completion of compensation sites, maintain ArcGIS and QGIS tools, assist with data collection systems such as Survey123 and Field Maps, and help troubleshoot GIS-related issues. The role would suit someone with a strong understanding of GIS principles, experience managing datasets, good Excel skills, and a meticulous, consistent approach to data quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Newt Conservation Partnership and contribute directly to practical nature recovery through high-quality habitat creation and monitoring.

The successful applicant will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust, seconded full-time to the Newt Conservation Partnership.

Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) is a community-benefit society whose main purpose is creating and managing high-quality habitat for great crested newts, at the same time providing new habitats for many other wetland plants and animals. We work closely with our funder, NatureSpace Partnership, and the charities Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust, whose evidence-based best practice guidance we follow for the conservation of amphibians and ponds. www.newtpartnership.org.uk

Freshwater Habitats Trust is a friendly, nationally well-respected conservation charity that works to protect freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based and effective nature conservation projects. This job is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of botanists, invertebrate biologists, herpetologists and freshwater conservation experts who are making a difference.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please send the application form to info@newtpartnership.org.uk with subject reference: GIS & Data Support Officer Application

Closing date: Friday 17^th July 2026 (midday)

Interviews: Monday 3^rd August 2026 (at our Oxford office)

No CVs or agencies, please.

Part Time (0.6 FTE) • Office-based • Oxford • Salary - £26K FTE

We are looking for someone to help power frontline freshwater conservation. As Programme Administrator for the Central Area Regional Programme, you’ll keep the people, projects and partnerships moving — turning plans into action and action into lasting change for rivers, wetlands and wildlife.

Working with managers, project teams and partners, you’ll provide the essential coordination that keeps a busy conservation programme organised, responsive and on track.

You’ll help drive the programme by:

• Coordinating meetings, workshops and events
• Keeping records, reports, inboxes and databases sharp and up to date
• Supporting grants, contracts, invoices and procurement
• Tracking actions, deadlines and follow-ups so delivery stays on course

We need someone who brings:

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence juggling priorities, deadlines and people
• Initiative, clear communication and sound administrative experience
• Strong Microsoft Office and database skills, plus a collaborative approach

You don’t need to have a conservation background, but an interest in supporting work that helps protect and restore freshwater habitats would be a real advantage.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please send the application form as well as your CV

Closing date: Wednesday 29^th July (5 pm)

Interview date: Wednesday 5^th August 2026

No agencies, please.