Local recruitment: Director, Central Team

Closing Date: 21/11/2025

£50,000 – Permanent contract – full-time – hybrid working with two days based in Oxford

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.

To apply

Please submit an application form, along with a CV and covering letter (details in recruitment pack).

Interview dates

First round interviews: 2^nd /3^rd December 2025

Second round interviews: 11^th /12^th December 2025

All interviews will be held at our offices in Oxford.