Lengthsperson

Updated: May 29, 2024 09:20 PM GMT

National Trust

Guildford

We’ve got an opportunity for you to join our team as a Lengthsperson. You’ll be living and working alongside a picturesque historic waterway in rural Surrey, looking after its wildlife, visitors and history for future generations.

Accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules

Interviews will be held on the 18th of June.

What it's like to work here

The Wey Navigations is a tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. One of the first British rivers to be made navigable, it opened to barge traffic in 1653 and joined Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames, linking into international trade routes via the London Docks. In 1764 the Godalming Navigation added a further 5 miles to the waterway.

Reporting to the Head Lengthsperson, you’ll be part of a team and based at Stoke Lock in Guildford. Some days you’ll be on your own and others you’ll be with colleagues... More Detail