Newt Conservation Partnership Warwickshire Project Officer - Freshwater Habitats Trust

Countryside Classroom; England; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshwater Habitats Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to deliver habitat creation, restoration and management projects, with a focus on ponds and great crested newts. The role involves identifying sites, working with landowners and contractors, and helping create high-quality pond and terrestrial habitats, including hedgerows, woodland and meadow.

You will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust and seconded full-time to the Newt Conservation Partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering habitat creation, restoration and management projects.
• Strong communication and project-delivery skills.
• Practical knowledge of pond and terrestrial habitat creation. Amphibian surveying experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable sites and work with landowners and contractors.
• Deliver pond and hedgerow/woodland/meadow habitat improvements.
• Support training and provide expert guidance to the right candidate.

Job description

Help deliver great crested newt and wider biodiversity conservation across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

Permanent, full-time contract • Home-based • Warwickshire or elsewhere in the West Midlands • £28,000 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Project Officer to deliver habitat creation, restoration and management projects, with a particular focus on ponds and great crested newts.

You will identify suitable sites, work closely with landowners and contractors, and help create and secure high-quality pond and terrestrial habitats, including hedgerows, woodland and meadow. You will need strong communication and project‑delivery skills, alongside practical knowledge of pond and terrestrial habitat creation and restoration. Amphibian surveying experience is desirable. Training and expert support will be provided to the right candidate.

You will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust and seconded full‑time to the Newt Conservation Partnership. Together, the organisations deliver practical, evidence‑based conservation that supports sustainable great crested newt populations and wider freshwater wildlife.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 11thNovember 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 24th November 2026 in Oxford