The Wild Path #11
This week: outdoor jobs + the launch of Conversations on The Wild Path 🎙️
Issue 11 - Week of 22nd September 2025
📬This Week on The Wild Path
From seabird conservation in Cornwall to youth programmes with the Scouts, this week’s round-up spans field science, operations, parks and landscapes, and roles with some of the UK’s best-known outdoor brands.
This week we’re also launching Conversations on The Wild Path with a brilliant interview with Robbie Lockie - campaigner, media creator, and co-founder of Plant-Based News. We talk about his journey, careers in communications, and why food system transparency matters more than ever 🌍.
We’re also on the lookout for people to feature in our Member Spotlight - if you’d like to share your journey and get yourself noticed then reach out here!
Thanks as always for reading and sharing - every forward, follow, and kind word helps The Wild Path grow. You can also keep up with us on LinkedIn and explore more on teamwildpath.com.
This Week’s Round Up
🌱 Conservation & Education
Climate and Nature Scientist – Met Office
Research the links between climate change and ecosystems, helping shape UK environmental policy and resilience.
📍 Exeter 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 29 September 2025
Auk Disturbance Project Development Manager – Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Lead a new initiative tackling seabird disturbance along the Cornish coast and protecting fragile colonies.
📍 Cornwall 🏷️ Fixed Term Contract
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 2 October 2025
Digitisation Officer – Kew Gardens
Support biodiversity research by digitising Kew’s world-leading plant collections and archives.
📍 London 🏷️ Fixed Term Contract
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2025
Consultant Ecologist – Wildwood Ecology
Deliver ecological surveys and advice, supporting clients across South Wales or Gloucestershire.
📍 South Wales or Gloucestershire 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 31 October 2025
🌟 Internships & Traineeships
Communications Assistant – Life on the Edge (South Devon National Landscapes)
Join a major coastal project to support endangered species through awareness, outreach, and storytelling.
📍 Devon 🏷️ Internship
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2025
🛠️ Freelance & Contract
Instructors – School of Outdoors
Freelance outdoor instructors wanted to lead activity sessions across the South West region.
📍 SW England 🏷️ Freelance
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Group Leader – Robinwood Activity Centre
Guide school groups through adventure activities, building confidence and teamwork outdoors.
📍 Yorkshire / Cumbria / North Wales 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🍴 Centres, Hospitality & Operations
Centre Manager – Hatt Adventures
Oversee operations, staffing, and activities at this Brighton-based adventure centre.
📍 Brighton 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 31 October 2025
Programme Officer – Youth Leadership – Scouts UK
Support the delivery of Scouts UK’s youth leadership programme, building skills for the next generation.
📍 Remote 🏷️ Fixed Term Contract
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 13 October 2025
Operations Officer Wales – Duke of Edinburgh
Coordinate and oversee the DofE programme across Wales, supporting participants and partners.
📍 Remote 🏷️ Fixed Term Contract
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2025
🏞️ Parks & Landscapes
Project Manager – Peak District National Park
Deliver a new project strengthening wildlife corridors across the Peak District’s diverse landscapes.
📍 Peak District NP 🏷️ Fixed Term Contract
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 26 September 2025 ⏳
Community Engagement Officer – National Trust for Scotland
Engage communities in conservation and heritage projects, connecting people to place.
📍 Helensburgh & Glasgow 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 26 September 2025 ⏳
Communications and Engagement Officer – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP
Lead communications and engagement for one of Scotland’s busiest and most-visited National Parks.
📍 Loch Lomond NP 🏷️ Fixed Term Contract
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 1 October 2025
Gardener – Central London Gardening Company
Maintain and design green spaces across private and commercial gardens in London.
📍 London 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Financial Accountant – Forestry England
Provide financial management and reporting for England’s largest land manager.
📍 Bristol 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 28 September 2025 ⏳
🐾 The trail doesn’t stop here - scroll on for more roles 👇
Conversations on The Wild Path 🎙️
We’re excited to launch a new series - Conversations on The Wild Path - helping you discover the people, ideas, and careers shaping the future of the outdoors. Throughout these conversations we’ll be speaking with leaders, professionals, and change-makers across the sector to share insights, stories and inspiration for your own career journey.
Our first guest is Robbie Lockie - campaigner, media creator, and co-founder of Plant-Based News and FoodFacts.org. Robbie’s work sits at the intersection of communications, sustainability, and food system transparency, tackling misinformation and advocating for healthier, fairer futures.
In our conversation, we talk about his journey from Zimbabwe to the UK, some tips about building a career in communications, and why food system transparency matters more than ever. We also touch on the skills needed to thrive in today’s media landscape, from learning AI tools to building genuine community, as well as why prioritising time in nature is a non-negotiable.
🐾 The trail doesn’t stop here - scroll on for more roles 👇
📣 Community & Support
Have a job or opportunity you want to advertise to our community?
Email us at teamwildpath@gmail.com - we’re especially happy to feature freelance gigs, centre-based roles, and anything a little off the beaten path.
Need help with your CV or job applications?
If you’re applying for roles and want to stand out, we offer CV consultations and application support tailored to you.
💬Just reach out here to discuss options.
🛍️ Retail & Brands
Head of CRM & CX – Vivobarefoot
Shape customer experience and CRM strategy for this innovative barefoot footwear brand.
📍 Bristol 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Account Manager – Canopy & Stars
Support partnerships and account management for this travel company specialising in nature stays.
📍 Bristol 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 3 October 2025
Social Media Manager – Finisterre
Grow the reach of this sustainable cold-water surf and outdoor clothing brand.
📍 St Agnes 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Web Content Coordinator – Rab
Ensure Rab’s website content stays accurate, inspiring, and aligned with product launches.
📍 Derbyshire 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2025
Digital Marketing Manager (EMEA) – Trek
Lead digital marketing campaigns across Europe for one of the world’s biggest bike brands.
📍 Milton Keynes 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
GTM Program Manager – Passenger
Coordinate product launches and go-to-market plans for this outdoor lifestyle brand.
📍 New Forest / Remote 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Software Developer – SiEntries
Develop and maintain the event-entry platform behind thousands of outdoor events.
📍 Kendal 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
📣 Engagement & Impact
Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy – Trees for Life
Build lasting relationships with major donors and philanthropic partners to support rewilding.
📍 Scotland / Hybrid 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 12 October 2025
Head of Heritage Estates – City of London
Oversee regeneration and development projects across the City’s historic estates.
📍 London 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2025
User Researcher - Community Engagement – Parkrun
Shape Parkrun’s digital products through user research, improving the experience for millions.
📍 Leeds 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2025
Boat Safety Scheme – Governance Manager – Canal & River Trust
Ensure compliance and governance across the UK’s Boat Safety Scheme.
📍 Remote 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 30 September 2025 ⏳
Keykeeper – English Heritage
Act as a custodian of Kirby Muxloe Castle, facilitating access to staff and visitors.
📍 Leicestershire 🏷️ Part-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 8 October 2025
🎪 Events & Adventure
Slalom Programme Manager – Paddle UK
Help manage Britain’s canoe slalom programme, supporting athletes and competitions.
📍 Waltham Cross 🏷️ Full-time
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 9 October 2025
🎲 Wildcard of the Week
Lighthouse Keeper – Northern Lighthouse Board
A rare opportunity to apply as a part-time lighthouse keeper on Scotland’s northern coast.
📍 Caithness 🏷️ Part-time
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 2 October 2025
That’s a wrap for this week 🌿
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See you next Thursday with more opportunities to take your career outdoors.