Local recruitment: Technical Programme Manager – Headstart

Freshwater Habitats Trust

Oxford, UK 🇬🇧

Closing Date: 26/06/2026

Salary: £43,000 pa, Fixed term (5 years), Full-time, Location: Oxford / Hybrid

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.

Please send a covering letter and application form as well as a copy of your CV.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 at 5 pm

Interview date: 7th & 8th July 2026

No agencies, please.

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9 days remaining

Apply by 12 June, 2026

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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development