Closing Date: 27/07/2026
Permanent • Full-time • Office-based (Oxford) or hybrid (minimum two days in the office) • £52,500
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.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please send the application form as well as your CV to info@freshwaterhabitats.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 17th July 2025 (5pm)
First round interviews: 27th July 2026 (on Microsoft Teams)
Second round interviews: 11th August 2026 (in-person at our offices in Oxford)
No agencies, please.
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