The Wild Path
Freelance. Full-time. Forest trails. And a woodworking wildcard
Issue 2 - Week of 21st July 2025
📬This Week on The Wild Path
We’re back with another fresh batch of outdoor jobs from across the UK - from ranger posts and seasonal instructor gigs to rewilding roles, youth centre managers, and even a part-time woodworker.
Whether you’re looking for your next role, planning a pivot, or just job-curious, you’re in the right place for your next adventure.
Thanks to everyone who shared, subscribed and supported our launch issue - the response has been amazing, and it’s already helping us grow. Keep sending jobs, tagging friends and generally spreading the word.
This Week’s Round Up
🧗 Freelance & Instructor Roles
Lead Instructor – Wise Up Team
Deliver energetic, challenge-based outdoor education sessions across the UK.
📍 Nationwide 🏷️ Seasonal / Multi-Activity
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Seasonal Outdoor Instructor – Portland Outdoor Centre
Join this friendly centre in 2026 delivering activities to schools and youth groups on the Dorset coast.
📍 Portland 🏷️ Seasonal / Outdoor Education
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Patch Manager – Roots Allotments
Support new growers at this urban growing site - a great fit for those with a green thumb and a people-first mindset.
📍 Chester 🏷️ Part-time / Urban Farming
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🌿 Conservation & Public Sector
Visitor Experience Manager – Kent Country Parks
Lead the on-the-ground team responsible for brilliant visitor experiences across Kent’s countryside sites.
📍 Kent 🏷️ Full-time / Public Sector
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2025
Tree and Hedgerow Officer – City of Doncaster Council
Support local nature recovery and biodiversity efforts across Doncaster’s urban and rural areas.
📍 Doncaster 🏷️ Full-time / Ecology
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 3 August 2025
Ranger – National Trust
Join the countryside team caring for trails, woodlands, and visitors around Cheltenham’s historic landscapes.
📍 Cheltenham 🏷️ Full-time / Conservation
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 3 August 2025
Forest Craftsperson – Forestry England
Work with a skilled team to maintain trails, structures and habitats in across over 2,800 ha of mixed woodland.
📍 Surrey 🏷️ Full-time / Forestry
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 17 August 2025
🏕️ Outdoor Centres & Youth Organisations
Centre Manager – South London Scouts (The Fort)
Lead a residential activity centre delivering adventure, learning, and leadership for young people.
📍 Dulwich, London 🏷️ Full-time / Management
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 8 August 2025
Deputy Manager – YHA Brecon Beacons
Support the running of this iconic hostel in the Welsh hills - ideal for outdoor lovers with hospitality savvy.
📍 Brecon Beacons 🏷️ Full-time / Hospitality
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 15 August 2025
📢 Communications & HQ Roles
Communications and Campaign Executive – RSPB
Help shape public-facing campaigns to protect nature, working across digital and print media.
📍 England (Flexible) 🏷️ Full-time / Communications
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 4 August 2025
Engagement Manager – Rewilding Affric Highlands
Help shape community engagement and partnerships for one of the UK’s most ambitious rewilding projects.
📍 Highlands (Scotland) 🏷️ Full-time / Rewilding
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🪓 Wildcard Role of the Week
Part-Time Woodworker – The Natural Wood Company
Looking for hands-on, craft-based work with a small team? Join this sustainable woodworking business in rural Kent.
📍 Kent 🏷️ Part-time / Craft & Workshop
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
📣 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 email teamwildpath@gmail.com to discuss options.
Member Spotlight
Meet Kat
Kat Fox 📍London
About me:
I've never been a sit behind a computer person. I've always enjoyed doing different things. I've been an EFL teacher in Madrid, worked in hospitality, been a tour guide and created teaching content for Chinese University students. My dream job would be a Food Tour Guide. So I like to move and hike in between!
How did you get into the outdoors?
I got into the outdoors because I just hate the gym but I like the post exercise endorphins. My Dad used to take us out every weekend for a muddy walk round where we lived or a bike ride, or to play badminton, or to swim. That carried on into adulthood. I lived in Madrid in my 20s and getting out the city at the weekends and into La Pedriza or Casa de Campo was one of my favourite ways to relax. Even living in the countryside now, I still love a good long walk, a dog, and a pub lunch after. It never gets old.
Favourite adventure?
My favourite adventure is to do something I never thought I'd do - see the Great Wall of China for example. Recently I managed to hike up Latrigg in the Lake District. Not the most difficult or the highest peak, but after my spinal surgery two and a half years ago I didn’t think I'd be able to hike again, much less walk. I'm not completely recovered but the adventures aren't over yet. We have yet to finish our pandemic project of completing the Chiltern Way!
One mindset or bit of kit you always take outdoors?
It doesn't matter how far you go or how fast. Just get out and do it. You'll feel better after. For kit, some chocolate almonds for a quick pick me up, a torch, and a colourful waterproof - can be used to keep you dry, to sit on, or to wave to attract attention if you lose your walking buddy for a minute.
What are you looking for?
I'm looking for something to inspire other people who feel like they have fallen behind and want to get back out there. Weight change, injury, lack of motivation etc... We can't all be Linford Christie. Movement heals and can bond us.
Want to be featured in the next Member Spotlight?
Just message us at teamwildpath@gmail.com and say hi.
That’s it for this week.
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Back next Thursday with more.