Vacancy: Education Warden
Play a vital role in protecting the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team! A brand new position, working alongside our existing Education and Engagement Officer, in the day-to-day delivery of the ‘Our Amazing Heathlands’ education programme. Responsibilities to include assisting with the planning and the delivery of curriculum-linked education sessions in schools and other education settings, across the Thames Basin Heaths area.
In addition you’ll engage with the public on the Special Protection Area (SPA) and at events, to raise awareness about the SPA’s importance, spreading wildfire awareness and promoting Suitable Accessible Natural Greenspace (SANG) sites as alternatives.
Job type: Permanent
Location: Flexible, but must be able to travel to the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area on a regular basis
Starting salary: £28,910 pa
Hours: Full time: 37 hours per week, with some weekends/early mornings & evenings (part time options available)
Full job description and further information about how to apply: Civil Service Jobs
Please search for Education Warden (Ref: 6810), Natural England.
Contact: Zoe Shorter on 07901 239390 or at Zoe.Shorter@naturalengland.org.uk
Closing date: 11:55pm on Sunday 18th October 2026
Interviews: TBC
Some of our heathland’s colourful inhabitants