“JOB: Conservation & Community Garden Officer, H&H – apply now”

Salary: £28,945 per annum pro rata (£23,156 actual) for 28 hours (4 days) per week.

About the role

You will help people and nature thrive by leading growing and volunteer activities from a Twickenham garden and across south and west London. Habitats & Heritage is the local charity caring for the natural and historic environment and climate across Richmond, Hounslow, Kingston, Wandsworth, and Merton. They work with communities and partners to protect wildlife, improve habitats, safeguard heritage, and help more people enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of local green spaces.

The charity is seeking a Nature Conservation and Community Garden Officer to coordinate their community garden and office site in Twickenham, bringing people together through food growing, gardening, and practical conservation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a weekly volunteer group on site and care for and develop the site.
• Plan safe, welcoming sessions for young people, corporate volunteers, and community organisations at other sites across Richmond, Hounslow, and Kingston.
• Recruit, train, and support members of the public to undertake water-quality sampling for the Bazalgette Heritage Project.
• Assist the Biodiversity Partnership Forums in Richmond and Kingston.
• Maintain accurate project, volunteer, and monitoring records.

Requirements

• Experience planning and leading practical nature conservation sessions or workdays.
• Experience supervising volunteers and working independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interest in nature and the environment.
• Good Microsoft Office and social media skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

Experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

• Community gardening or food growing.
• Citizen science or water-quality monitoring.
• Biodiversity recording.
• Working with young people and corporate groups.
• A relevant conservation, ecology, horticulture, or environmental qualification.

Schedule

• 28 hours over four days per week.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Fixed-term from mid-October 2026 to mid-May 2027, with a possible extension subject to funding.
• Based mainly at Grimwood Road, with work in parks, green spaces, and community locations in varying weather.

Applications close on Monday 17 August 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 27 August 2026, with a preferred start date of Monday 12 October 2026, or as soon as possible afterwards.