Vacancies

Please note that WPCC will not deal with recruitment agencies for these vacancies.  All applications must come direct from the candidates.

 

Appointed Conservator Vacancy (Voluntary)

Ministerial Appointment to the Board of Conservators by the Secretary of State for the Home Office under Section 12 of the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871.

A special opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the future for Wimbledon and Putney Commons.

The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators (WPCC) ensure that Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common (known collectively as “the Commons”) are managed and conserved in accordance with the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871, as supplemented by the Commissioners Clauses Act 1847 and Byelaws, and their legal obligations as Trustees of a registered charity. We are a non-political organisation, dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Commons.

The Commons comprise around 1,140 acres of countryside designated as a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation (SMINC), of which approximately 80 percent is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The open space can be enjoyed for exercise and recreation and attracts large numbers of visitors.

Managed by a team of 24 staff, the Commons are also home to many sporting facilities including some 48 acres of playing fields used for rugby and football, 16 miles of horse rides and a golf course.

Candidates are now being sought for the role of a Conservator (Trustee) to be appointed by the Secretary of State for Home Office.

We are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm and an appropriate balance of skills to complement experience within the existing Board. It is desirable that applicants are able to demonstrate experience in being part of a multi-disciplinary Board of Trustees and will uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principals).

For further information, please download the Candidate Brief and Information Pack for this challenging but rewarding role.

Candidate Brief and Information Pack 

Hard copies are available on request.

The closing date for returned applications is 10am on 21 April 2025

Interviews for the post will take place in early May 2025

Completed application forms should be returned to Wimbledon and Putney Commons, Ranger’s Office, Manor Cottage, Windmill Road, Wimbledon SW19 5NR or emailed to recruitment@wpcc.org.uk 

 

Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators are committed to equality of opportunities.