Wilder Play Network Manager

London Play; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

London Play is seeking an experienced and proactive Network Manager to lead the Wilder Play Network, a collaboration of six adventure playgrounds across London, strengthening their role as community green spaces.

You’ll build and coordinate a network of partner organisations, support collaboration, monitoring progress, and deliver environmental improvements, biodiversity projects and learning opportunities across the programme.

Qualifications

• Excellent partnership and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Experience working with communities, voluntary organisations or community-led projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across organisations.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and the value of play.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate a network of partner organisations.
• Support collaboration, learning and shared action across the programme.
• Deliver environmental improvements and biodiversity projects.
• Establish Wilder Play Network as a recognised voice within London’s green infrastructure and play sectors.

Skills

Partnership management

Project management

Community work

Communication

Prioritisation

Equality & inclusion

Job description

London Play is looking for an experienced and proactive Network Manager to lead the development of the Wilder Play Network, an ambitious initiative bringing together six adventure playgrounds across London to strengthen their role as community green spaces.

Hours: 17.5 hrs/week (0.5FTE)
Salary: £37,690 FTE (£18,845 per annum for 17.5 hours/week)
Closing date: 9am Monday 28 September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of play, community engagement and environmental improvement, supporting organisations that make a real difference to children and communities in some of London’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

About the role

As Wilder Play Network Manager, you’ll be responsible for building and coordinating a network of partner organisations, supporting collaboration, learning and shared action across the programme.

Working closely with playground staff, local communities and strategic partners, you’ll help deliver environmental improvements, support biodiversity projects, coordinate learning opportunities and ensure the programme creates lasting impact.

You’ll also play an important role in helping establish the Wilder Play Network as a recognised voice for adventure playgrounds within London’s green infrastructure and play sectors.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships and bring people together around a shared vision.

You’ll have experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and be comfortable coordinating activity, monitoring progress and supporting partners to achieve their goals.

You’ll also bring:

• Excellent partnership and relationship management skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Experience working with communities, voluntary organisations or community-led projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across a range of organisations
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, community action and the value of play

Why join London Play?

London Play is a small but influential charity championing children’s right to play and helping create neighbourhoods where outdoor play can thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme that combines environmental action, community engagement and children’s play, while helping build a stronger future for London’s adventure playground sector. For more information download the job description below.

We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and better decision-making and are actively seeking to build a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.