Communications Director
Freshwater Habitats Trust
Could you lead our communications and strengthen the voice of freshwater conservation?
Oxford office, hybrid and/or homeworking
Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based conservation organisation working to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical conservation projects, innovative applied research and policy development.
As Freshwater Habitats Trust continues to grow its influence and impact, we are seeking a Communications Director to lead and develop our communications function and ensure communications play a central role in delivering our strategic goals.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the post-holder will help lead the organisation and work across the following areas:
- Communications strategy and organisational leadership
- Media and public relations
- Stakeholder communications and engagement
- Digital communications and brand management
- Team leadership and communications capacity-building
- Fundraising and organisational support
- Internal communications
We are looking for an accomplished senior communications professional with significant experience in communications, media, public affairs or external affairs, a strong track record of developing organisation-wide strategies and generating positive media coverage, and significant leadership and line management experience.
You will be a strategic thinker, credible communicator and collaborative leader, able to communicate complex information clearly, advise senior colleagues and build productive relationships with government, legislators, policy makers, funders, media and partners.
Experience in the environmental, conservation, charitable or public sectors is desirable, alongside a commitment to the aims and values of Freshwater Habitats Trust.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
No agencies, please.
Closing date: 17:00 on Friday 20 November 2026
First interviews on Microsoft Teams: week commencing 30 November 2026
Second interviews in person in Oxford: week commencing 7 December 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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