Technical Programme Manager - Headstart
Freshwater Habitats Trust
Help shape the future of freshwater restoration
Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious freshwater programmes?
Headstart is transforming how we restore and manage headwater catchments — bringing together water companies, conservation experts, researchers and policymakers to help the water sector to capitalise on the special benefits of working with small waters.
We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative Technical Programme Manager to drive delivery across a complex, multi-partner programme. You’ll sit at the heart of the programme — coordinating people, science and delivery — turning innovative ideas into real-world impact.
Why this role?
- Lead a nationally significant programme influencing policy and practice
- Work with a diverse partnership across the water and environmental sectors
- Play a key role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises
- Help shape future investment and decision-making in water management
About you
You’ll be a confident programme leader with strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complexity. Experience in environmental or catchment-based work is a plus — but just as important is your ability to connect people, manage delivery and drive progress.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
No agencies, please.
Closing date for applications: Friday, June 26th, 2026, at 5 pm.
Interview date: 7th & 8th July 2026
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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