Issue 57 - Week of 24th August 2026
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📬This Week on The Wild Path
This week’s Wildcard is a Head Chef running a chalet kitchen through a French Alps winter season - not for the faint hearted.
Issue 57 also brings curlew recovery work in the Brecon Beacons, a Commercial Solicitor post at the Woodland Trust, and a strong selection of roles with commercial outdoor brands. Check them out below.
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This Week’s Round Up
🏞️ Parks, Estates & Landscapes
Community Garden Manager – Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
Lead horticultural planning, plant production and volunteer teams at a one-acre community garden in Herne Hill.
📍 Herne Hill 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 21 September 2026
Farming and Rural Enterprise Manager – Northumberland National Park
Lead landscape-scale farming and habitat recovery programmes, working with landowners to deliver resilient, nature-friendly land management.
📍 Rothbury or Hexham 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £41,771 - £46,142
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 14 September 2026
Estate Ranger – Exmoor National Park
Deliver practical, on-the-ground estate management across moorland, woodland and historic buildings, liaising with tenants and contractors.
📍 Dulverton 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £32,597 - £36,363
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 11 September 2026
🏕️ Outdoor Education & Instruction
Early Years Leader – Ultimate Activity Camps
Deliver outstanding Early Years activities and pastoral care for 4-5 year olds, meeting OFSTED requirements alongside the Camp Manager.
📍 Newbury 🏷 Full-time or Part-time
💷 £123.84 - £128.23/day
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🛍️ Outdoor Brands, Retail & Commercial
Merchandiser – Vivobarefoot
Manage stock and pricing across Active, Kids and Accessories to drive commercial performance.
📍 Bristol 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Copywriter – Rab
Write and proofread copy across web, social, packaging and campaigns for two outdoor apparel brands.
📍 Alfreton 🏷 Full-time
💷 £29,331.35
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 6 September 2026
Product Developer – Montane
Direct fit sessions and give technical feedback to suppliers, developing apparel from sample through to production.
📍 Ashington 🏷 Maternity Cover | Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Senior Manager, Data, AI & Performance Analytics – Cotswold Outdoor
Shape the data, AI and performance analytics strategy driving ecommerce growth and commercial decision-making.
📍 Swindon 🏷 Full-time
💷 £60,000 - £70,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 29 August 2026 ⏳
Designer / Developer - Accessories – Rapha
Design and develop bags, gloves, socks and headwear from concept through to production-ready technical packages.
📍 London 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Service Lead – Trek
Lead the service centre team, guiding customers through repairs and ensuring every bike is built with care.
📍 Edinburgh 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Store Manager – Specialized
Lead a cycling retail team, driving performance, inventory accuracy and an exceptional rider experience in-store.
📍 Nottingham 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 22 September 2026
Senior Product Developer – Rohan
Lead end-to-end product development, working with design, production and suppliers on sustainable outdoor clothing.
📍 Milton Keynes 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 11 September 2026
Consumer Relations Representative (German Speaking) – Deckers
Deliver proactive customer service in German across phone, email, chat and social media for major footwear brands.
📍 London 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Laboratory Technician – Nikwax
Test and document new products, fabrics and components in the lab, supporting development and quality control.
📍 Wadhurst 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Lead - Digital Copywriter – On Running
Craft high-converting product copy and brand storytelling across web, email and membership touchpoints for a sportswear brand.
📍 London 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Senior Videographer & Editor – Finisterre
Shoot and edit video content, lead creative ideation for campaigns, and mentor junior team members.
📍 St Agnes 🏷 Full-time
💷 £34,000 - £40,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 31 August 2026
Area Manager - Ireland – Mountain Warehouse
Lead store teams and drive performance and profitability across a retailer’s store portfolio in Ireland.
📍 Waterford 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🌱 Nature, Conservation & Environment
Nature Recovery Officer – Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Run species surveys and GIS-mapped habitat assessments to drive evidence-led nature recovery across the Teifi catchment.
📍 Cilgerran 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £27,520 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 2 September 2026
Stakeholder Liaison Officer – Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Advise farmers and landowners on land management that boosts biodiversity while keeping farm businesses resilient.
📍 Cilgerran 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £28,980 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 2 September 2026
Senior Project Officer – The Conservation Volunteers
Lead volunteers through hands-on habitat work - tree planting, pond building, invasive species control - across Northern Ireland reserves.
📍 Coleraine 🏷 Full-time
💷 £25,477
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 7 September 2026
Cairngorms Connect Project Development and Delivery Manager – RSPB
Coordinate landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the Cairngorms, from fundraising and planning through to on-the-ground delivery.
📍 Aviemore 🏷 Full-time
💷 £34,018 - £36,319
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 20 September 2026
🐾 The trail doesn’t stop here - scroll on for more roles 👇
From the Community 📸
A Male Emperor Dragonfly, spotted on a morning hike at RSPB Otmoor
Credit: Kai Worley
Like his work? Kai is looking for photography opportunities in the outdoor sector.
We love sharing photos from our community doing what we all love most: being outdoors. Have one you’d like us to share?
🐾 The trail doesn’t stop here - scroll on for more roles 👇
📣 Community & Support
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🌟 Internships & Traineeships
Outdoor Instructor Trainee – TYF Adventure
Build technical skills across coasteering, kayaking, surfing and climbing while progressively taking on more responsibility through the season.
📍 St Davids 🏷 Traineeship
💷 £10.85 - £12.71/hour
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 18 October 2026
🍴 Operations, People & Systems
Finance & Grants Manager – The Tree Council
Manage grant compliance checks, payments and budget reporting across major tree-planting and education programmes.
📍 London 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £38,000 - £44,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 4 September 2026
Administrative Manager (North London Open Spaces) – City of London
Lead financial processing, compliance and a six-person support team keeping Hampstead Heath’s open spaces running smoothly.
📍 London 🏷 Full-time
💷 £44,110 - £49,140
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 14 September 2026
Project Manager: Communications & Community – Hometree
Coordinate delivery of Hometree’s Dinnseanchas cultural platform and community events across timelines, budgets and stakeholders.
📍 Remote 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 €34,000 - €40,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 31 August 2026
Head Chef – Kip & Nook
Take creative and operational ownership of the kitchen across two Yorkshire dining venues.
📍 Manfield 🏷 Full-time
💷 £17 - £19/hour
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
General Manager – Kip & Nook
Take full operational ownership of a Yorkshire glamping retreat’s accommodation, dining and events.
📍 Manfield 🏷 Full-time
💷 £45,000 - £55,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
Project Manager (Safe Scouting) – Scouts UK
Lead safeguarding compliance projects protecting over 400,000 young people and 150,000 volunteers across Scouting.
📍 Chingford or Home-based 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Full-time
💷 £45,673 - £47,433
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 6 September 2026
Graphics Services Team Leader – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Lead a small design team delivering print, display and digital graphics for a national park’s corporate output.
📍 Pembroke Dock 🏷 Full-time
💷 £35,412 - £38,220
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 6 September 2026
Senior Facilities Officer – Exmoor National Park
Lead a facilities team keeping buildings, vehicles and public sites safe, compliant and well maintained.
📍 Dulverton 🏷 Full-time
💷 £37,280 - £41,771
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 9 September 2026
Commercial Solicitor – Woodland Trust
Provide risk-based legal advice on contracts, charity governance, IP and data protection, keeping legal risk in check across the Trust’s work.
📍 Flexible 🏷 Full-time
💷 £51,729
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 13 September 2026
Head of CEO Office – John Muir Trust
Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO, coordinating governance, communications and day-to-day operations.
📍 Pitlochry 🏷 Full or Part-time
💷 £40,988
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 9 September 2026
Operations Team Leader – Zip World
Oversee daily operations across adventure, front of house and food & beverage while leading and coaching the on-site team.
📍 Blaenau Ffestiniog 🏷 Full-time
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
📣 Communications, Engagement & Impact
Communications and Digital Content Officer – Mountaineering Scotland
Shape social media, website and email content, and edit Scottish Mountaineer magazine to tell Scotland’s outdoor story.
📍 Perth 🏷 Full-time
💷 £31,389 - £36,573
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 11 September 2026
Habitats and Fisheries Campaign Officer – Oceana UK
Draft campaign actions and briefings to help end overfishing and protect UK marine protected areas from trawling.
📍 Newquay / London 🏷 Full-time
💷 £31,000 - £35,000
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 13 September 2026
Online Engagement Officer – Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Create social media content and rescue stories that bring a British wildlife charity’s work to life online.
📍 Highbridge 🏷 Maternity Cover | Part-time
💷 £12.71/hour
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 20 September 2026
Marketing and Social Media Assistant – The Climbing Academy
Promote climbing across five UK centres through social media and marketing, plus hands-on time on the front desk.
📍 Glasgow or Bristol 🏷 Full-time
💷 £28,000 - £30,500
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 18 September 2026
Digital Communications Manager – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Lead digital strategy and website redesign, driving accessible content and campaigns across a national park’s channels.
📍 Balloch 🏷 Maternity Cover | Full-time
💷 £39,130 - £46,856
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 4 September 2026
Curlew Landscapes Wales Communities and Engagement Officer – Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Design events, education programmes and volunteer networks that rally Welsh communities and farmers behind curlew recovery.
📍 Brecon 🏷 Fixed Term Contract | Part-time
💷 £32,046 - £34,811 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 14 September 2026
PR & Communications Officer – Yorkshire Dales National Park
Draft press releases, build media relationships and lead editorial planning for a national park’s flagship publications and campaigns.
📍 Bainbridge 🏷 Full-time
💷 £37,280 - £41,771
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 13 September 2026
Knowledge Exchange Coordinator – Pasture for Life
Drive member engagement and knowledge-sharing across the pasture-fed farming network, supporting strategic relationships and reporting.
📍 Remote 🏷 Part-time
💷 £35,000 pro rata
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: 13 September 2026
External Affairs & Engagement Officer – Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, VIP visits and an Ambassador Programme, keeping partner relationships and CRM records running smoothly.
📍 Richmond 🏷 Full-time
💷 £35,000
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 13 September 2026
Outreach & Engagement Co-ordinator – Parkrun Ireland
Build grassroots trust in underrepresented communities across Ireland and support the launch of new 5k and junior parkrun events.
📍 Dublin 🏷 Full-time
💷 €40,000 - €45,000
🔗 Click here to apply 📄 Download job pack
📅 Deadline: 12 September 2026
🎲 Wildcard of the Week
Head Chef – Alpine Elements
Run a chalet hotel kitchen for up to 70 covers a night through a French Alps winter season.
📍 Morzine / Tignes 🏷 Seasonal
💷 Salary not listed
🔗 Click here to apply
📅 Deadline: Rolling
That’s a wrap for this week 🌿
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