The Wild Path #44
Beaver reintroduction, a remote Irish lighthouse and 40+ outdoor roles inside.
Issue 44 - Week of 25th May 2026
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📬This Week on The Wild Path
Serious sunshine in the UK this week, which feels like the right time to be thinking about a career change into something in the outdoors!
Roles spanning national parks, conservation, outdoor brands, education and more, with a few international ones in the mix too. Oh, and if you’ve seen our posts about beavers and lighthouses on our socials, check out some very relevant roles below…
You can keep up with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and find out more about us at teamwildpath.com.
This Week’s Round Up
🏞️ Parks, Estates & Landscapes
Area Ranger – North York Moors National Park Authority
Support the delivery of recreation, access and conservation work across the North York Moors, leading a small team of rangers, volunteers and apprentices at one of the UK’s most distinctive landscapes.
📍 Helmsley 🏷 Full-time
💷 £33,672 – £36,580
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 16 June 2026
Trainee Tree Surgery Groundsman – Hythe Tree Care
Join an experienced tree surgery team in Kent, learning arboriculture from the ground up with full training to NPTC standards across a range of tree work and site operations.
📍 Kent 🏷 Full-time
💷 £26,500
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Business Centre Adviser – Peak District National Park Authority
Co-ordinate and service Member committees and formal meetings in accordance with statutory requirements at the Peak District National Park Authority.
📍 Bakewell 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £25,583 – £26,403 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 5 June 2026
Project Coordinator (East Lighthouse) – Rathlin Development & Community Association
Coordinate the next phase of development for the East Lighthouse site on Rathlin Island, working across business planning, funding strategy, heritage, tourism and community engagement.
📍 Rathlin Island 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full or Part-time
💷 £38,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 8 June 2026
Ranger Coordinator – National Park City
Support and develop a community of almost 200 volunteer Rangers across London, coordinating training, recruitment and engagement activity to support the first National Park City.
📍 London 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £32,000 – £36,000
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 8 June 2026
🏕️ Outdoor Education & Instruction
HOOF Cover Support Staff – Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Provide cover support for the HOOF learning disability programme at this Leeds urban farm, supporting participants through hands-on nature-based activities.
📍 Leeds 🏷 Part-time
💷 £12.71/hour
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Outreach and Support Worker – Venture Trust
Provide bespoke 1:1 outreach and support to participants across Perth, Kinross and Dundee, preparing people for wilderness journeys and helping them towards positive progression.
📍 Dundee and Perthshire 🏷 Full-time
💷 £27,266
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 15 June 2026
Instructor & Supervisor – IndiRock
Deliver climbing sessions and support day-to-day operations at this Southend-on-Sea climbing centre, working with participants of all ages across instructed sessions, birthday parties and school groups.
📍 Southend-on-Sea 🏷 Part-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🛍️ Outdoor Brands, Retail & Commercial
Senior Lifecycle / CRM Growth Lead – Much Better Adventures
Own and lead lifecycle marketing and CRM strategy at this B-Corp adventure travel marketplace, driving retention, engagement and revenue growth across a community of outdoor adventurers.
📍 Remote 🏷 Full-time
💷 £60,000 – £70,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
D2C Merchandising Executive – Montane
Lead direct-to-consumer merchandising strategy and execution at this technical outdoor apparel brand based in Northumberland.
📍 Ashington 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 5 June 2026
Assistant Merchandiser – Apparel – JD Outdoor
Support range planning and merchandising across apparel categories as part of JD Sports group.
📍 Bury 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Retail Media Executive – Cotswold Outdoor
Support retail media planning and execution across one of the UK’s leading outdoor retailers.
📍 Swindon 🏷 Full-time
💷 £26,520
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 22 June 2026
Product Developer – Regatta
Drive new product development from concept through to range sign-off at one of the UK’s biggest outdoor clothing groups.
📍 Urmston 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 2 June 2026
Senior Digital Trading Executive – Regatta
Lead digital trading strategy and execution across the Regatta Group’s online channels, optimising performance and driving revenue growth.
📍 Urmston 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 4 June 2026
Manager, Accounting – Deckers
Manage and be responsible for inventory, intercompany and distributor accounting activities, and provide reliable information for effective decision-making.
📍 London 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 7 June 2026
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA – Lululemon
Lead talent acquisition strategy and delivery across Lululemon’s ten European markets, covering retail and head office hiring.
📍 London 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Senior Specialist, Brand Communications EMEA North – On Running
Shape and deliver brand communications across the sneaker and culture space for On Running’s EMEA North cluster.
📍 London 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🌱 Nature, Conservation & Environment
Weekend Animal Assistant – Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Provide hands-on care for livestock and small animals at this Leeds urban farm across weekend shifts.
📍 Leeds 🏷 Part-time
💷 £12.71/hour
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 12 June 2026
Project Officer – York Archaeology
Support archaeological fieldwork and project delivery across the East Midlands and East of England for this leading independent heritage organisation.
📍 Nottingham 🏷 Full-time
💷 £32,332 – £39,424
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 20 June 2026
Conservation Works Officer – Moors for the Future Partnership
Deliver practical conservation works across the Peak District moorlands, supporting peatland restoration and landscape recovery.
📍 Edale 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £30,024 – £31,537
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 14 June 2026
Raptor Field Technician – HawkWatch International
Monitor and track raptors as part of a field research programme in the Western Cape of South Africa, contributing to global bird of prey conservation.
📍 Western Cape, South Africa 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 R1,800 – R2,000/day
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 19 June 2026
Project Archaeologist – York Archaeology
Carry out archaeological fieldwork and reporting across sites in Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk for this leading heritage organisation.
📍 Gloucestershire / Cambridgeshire / Suffolk 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £28,038
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 30 June 2026
Restoration Manager – Thousand Year Trust
Lead habitat and landscape restoration work at this Bodmin-based conservation charity, driving long-term nature recovery across Cornwall.
📍 Bodmin 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £33,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 15 June 2026
🐾 The trail doesn’t stop here - scroll on for more roles 👇
Member Spotlight
Meet Shell
Shell Critchley 📍Manchester
About Me
I’m a Marketer with over 10 years experience. I love the outdoors, climbing mountains, camping, hiking, beach walks and going on adventures! The love of my life is Teddy, my rescue Collie!
How did I get into the outdoors?
I was drawn to the sense of freedom, feeling like you’re part of something that’s much bigger than ever imaginable and being away from modern life. No tech, just chat and adventures.
Favourite adventure or experience?
Being duped into climbing 7 mountains in one day 😂🫣.
One mindset or bit of kit I always take with me?
An open mind!
What am I looking for?
I’d love to meet like minded business owners who appreciate marketing without the jargon and confusion that comes with it. Ideally, a dog lover as Teddy likes to attend meetings.
🐾 The trail doesn’t stop here - scroll on for more roles 👇
📣 Community & Support
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🛠️ Freelance Roles
Expedition Leader – Wander Out Expeditions
Lead outdoor expeditions for groups across a range of environments, delivering safe, memorable adventure experiences.
📍 Various 🏷 Freelance
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Metadata / Documentation Specialist – UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
Carry out freelance metadata and documentation work for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, supporting the preservation and accessibility of its unique polar heritage collections.
📍 Remote 🏷 Freelance
💷 £12,600
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 15 June 2026
Lead Instructor – TAO Activities
Deliver outdoor activity sessions across Kirklees, Doncaster, Leeds and Calderdale on a freelance basis.
📍 Kirklees / Doncaster / Leeds / Calderdale 🏷 Freelance
💷 £24/hour
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Assistant Instructor – TAO Activities
Support outdoor activity delivery across Kirklees, Doncaster, Leeds and Calderdale on a freelance basis.
📍 Kirklees / Doncaster / Leeds / Calderdale 🏷 Freelance
💷 £18/hour
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Creative Performance Lead – EarLabs
Lead creative and performance marketing strategy at this surf and outdoor audio brand, working remotely or from Malmö and Kåseberga in Sweden.
📍 Malmö / Kåseberga / Remote 🏷 Freelance
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🌟 Internships & Traineeships
Training & Events Intern – The Mammal Society
A paid 9-month part-time internship open to career starters aged 18-24 from minority ethnic backgrounds, supporting the planning, logistics and promotion of training courses and events across this small conservation charity.
📍 Remote 🏷 Internship | Part-time
💷 £24,800 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 7 June 2026
Community Food Map Intern – Good Food Oxfordshire
Support the development of a community food map as a volunteer intern, helping to connect people with local food resources and networks.
📍 Remote 🏷 Internship | Volunteer
💷 Voluntary
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 1 June 2026
🧭 Operations, People & Systems
Hospitality Operations Manager – fforest
Lead hospitality operations at this beloved outdoor hospitality venue on the Cardigan Bay coast, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across accommodation, events and food.
📍 Cardigan 🏷 Full or Part-time
💷 £26,000 – £32,000
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Team Member – Climbing Co Fulham
Support the daily running of this Fulham climbing centre, delivering great customer service and keeping the wall safe and welcoming.
📍 Fulham 🏷 Part-time
💷 £12.75/hour
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 5 June 2026
Customer Service Officer – White Spider Climbing
Provide front-of-house customer service and operational support at this Surbiton climbing centre.
📍 Surbiton 🏷 Part-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026 ⏳
Trainee Route Setter – Parthian Climbing
Learn the craft of route setting at Parthian Climbing’s Reading wall, gaining hands-on experience under experienced setters in a supportive environment.
📍 Reading 🏷 Part-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026 ⏳
Head of Operations & Consultancy – Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust
Lead operational delivery and grow the Trust’s newly established consultancy subsidiary, managing staff, projects and client relationships across the Moray rivers catchment.
📍 Moray 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £42,000 – £48,000
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 10 June 2026
Administration Manager – All The Elements CIC
Manage administration operations at this outdoor learning social enterprise, keeping systems, processes and communications running smoothly on a remote part-time basis.
📍 Remote 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £30,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 22 June 2026
Office Coordinator – Flynne’s Barn
Coordinate office operations and administration at this Lake District activity centre in Borrowdale, supporting the smooth delivery of outdoor education and experience programmes.
📍 Borrowdale 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £30,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 1 June 2026
Director of Income Generation – National Parks Partnerships
Lead the strategic development of NPP’s income generation across corporate partnerships, philanthropy, grants and commercial opportunities, with a target of £5m self-generated income by 2027/28.
📍 Remote 🏷 Full-time
💷 £80,000 – £95,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 22 June 2026
📣 Communications, Engagement & Impact
Social Media Lead – Wild Card
Lead social media strategy and content for this rewilding campaign organisation, building audiences and driving engagement across channels on a six-month part-time contract.
📍 Remote 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £42,900 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 8 June 2026
Marketing and Communications Manager – Yonder Climbing
Lead marketing and communications strategy at this London climbing organisation, shaping brand voice and audience engagement across channels.
📍 London 🏷 Part-time
💷 £32,000 – £38,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 14 June 2026
Senior Press Officer – Environmental Justice Foundation
Secure high-level media coverage for EJF’s global campaigns at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights, working across English and Spanish-language media.
📍 London 🏷 Full-time
💷 £38,000 – £45,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 30 May 2026 ⏳
🙌 Voluntary & Trustee Roles
Chair of Trustees – Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Lead the board of one of the world's leading wetland conservation organisations, providing strategic governance and ambassadorial support across WWT's mission to restore and protect wetlands for wildlife and people.
📍 Slimbridge 🏷 Volunteer
💷 Voluntary
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 29 June 2026
🎲 Wildcard of the Week
Beaver Project Coordinator – Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Lead the coordination of beaver reintroduction across Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk, working with landowners, communities and partners to identify sites and progress wild release proposals across East Anglia.
📍 Ipswich 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £33,316 – £36,316
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 12 June 2026
That’s a wrap for this week 🌿
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