Senior Countryside Warden

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Job Vacancy
Deadline: 12 October 2026
Salary: £30,804 to £33,940 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Guildford
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Senior Countryside Warden

Employer: Guildford Borough Council

Location: Stoke Park Nursery, Guildford, GU1 1ES

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,804 to £33,940 per annum

About the role

Guildford Borough Council is expanding its Countryside Team, which manages more than 800 hectares of chalk downland, heathland, woodland, local nature reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and urban green space.

The Senior Countryside Warden will carry out countryside operations, manage contractors, work with community groups and help shape three newly opened sites. Practical tasks include habitat management, scrub clearance, tree felling, coppicing, fencing and other conservation work.

What the Council is looking for

  • Experience working in the countryside and managing habitats.
  • Practical conservation and estate-management skills.
  • The ability to work independently and communicate with volunteers, partners and contractors.
  • A National Certificate in Countryside Management or equivalent experience.
  • A driving licence and the physical fitness needed for outdoor work.

Details were checked against the official vacancy on 29 September 2026. Please use the application link to confirm the latest information before applying.

How to apply?

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