Love being outdoors? Passionate about connecting people with nature?
We're recruiting a Warden to join the award-winning Thames Basin Heaths Partnership in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
If you'd rather spend your days on beautiful heathlands than behind a desk, enjoy talking to people, and want to help protect some of England's most important wildlife sites, we'd love to hear from you.ð3⁄4 WardenAs a Warden, you'll be out on the Thames Basin Heaths every day, engaging with the thousands of people who visit the area, the majority of whom are dog walkers. If you're a dog lover who enjoys meeting people, this could be the perfect role.
You'll help visitors understand why these internationally important heathlands matter, encourage responsible recreation, promote alternative greenspaces, and help protect rare ground-nesting birds and other wildlife. Building positive relationships with visitors is at the heart of the role, helping people enjoy these special places while respecting the wildlife that depends on them.
What the role is really likeWorking outdoors in beautiful heathland landscapes most of the timeMeeting a huge variety of people every dayInspiring children, families and visitors to care about natureOrganising events, activities and pop-up engagement sessionsWorking alongside land managers, councils, Wildlife Trusts, the RSPB, Forestry England, the MOD and other conservation partnersHelping protect rare wildlife through education, engagement and awareness raisingNo two days are the same. You might be speaking with dog walkers on the heath, helping at a community event, supporting the Heathland Hounds project, surveying visitors, creating social media content, or working with partners to deliver engagement activities.
If you're enthusiastic about nature, confident speaking to people from all walks of life, and want to make a real difference to one of the country's most important heathland landscapes, we'd love to hear from you.ð Based at Heathland House, Heather Farm, Woking, with daily travel across the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.
Protecting wildlife. Inspiring people. Spending your working day in nature.
That's what this role is all about. ð ðð3⁄4
Warden in Guildford employer: Environmentjob
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a positive work culture and values employee wellbeing. With flexible working options, generous leave policies, and a commitment to professional growth, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact on the National Cycle Network while enjoying a supportive environment. Join us in our mission to promote active travel and be part of a collaborative team that values equity and continuous learning.
