Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) creates and manages high quality habitat for great crested newts for the NatureSpace schemes. NCP is going through a period of growth and the Chief Operating Officer is an important new role to ensure NCP achieves its ambitions over the coming years. The Chief Operating Officer will: Deliver high quality information, governance, and business and finance insights to the CEO and Board to inform decision-making. Help ensure the efficient running and continuous improvement of the organisation’s finance, business functions and operations. Work closely with the CEO, Board and external partners to fulfil NCP’s mission. Manage the NCP Operations Team. Provide support and leadership insight across the organisation. This is position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. Closing Date: 31st January 2025 Interview Dates: 25th and 26th February 2025 and interviews will be held at our offices in Oxford.