Newt Conservation Partnership Warwickshire Project Officer Habitats Trust

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