Director, Central Team
Freshwater Habitats Trust
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.
Closing Date: 21st November 2025
Interview Dates: First round interviews: 2nd /3rd December 2025
Second round interviews: 11th /12th December 2025
All interviews will be held at our offices in Oxford.
About Freshwater Habitats Trust
Freshwater wildlife is declining at an alarming rate. We're committed to changing that.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We’ve been creating, restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife for more than 30 years. Through conducting scientific research, carrying out practical conservation work and influencing policy, we’re dedicated to reversing the long decline in freshwater biodiversity.
Freshwater wildlife is declining at an alarming rate. We're committed to changing that. Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We’ve been creating, restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife for more than 30 years. Through conducting scientific research, carrying out practical conservation work and influencing policy, we’re dedicated to reversing the long decline in freshwater biodiversity.
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