Countryside Ranger
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7116 |
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Countryside Ranger – Be the Heart of Derbyshire’s Wild Spaces
Do you thrive outdoors, love practical work, and want to help protect nature?
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Countryside Ranger to join our team and help care for some of Derbyshire’s most beautiful and important countryside sites. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be out in the field - managing habitats, supporting volunteers, and helping visitors connect with nature.
You’ll work as part of a friendly and committed team, delivering conservation projects, improving biodiversity, and making sure our sites are safe, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone.
What makes this role special?
- You’ll help manage Local Wildlife Sites and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
- You’ll lead and support volunteer groups in practical conservation work
- You’ll contribute to events, education, and visitor engagement
- You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about protecting and enhancing Derbyshire’s natural and built heritage
The post will be based at Middleton Top, Derbyshire.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in land and facilities management
- Enjoys working with people
- Is practical, innovative, reliable, and loves working outdoors in all weathers
- Wants to make a real difference to nature and communities
Whether you’re early in your countryside career or looking for a new challenge in a role that blends nature, people, and purpose—this could be the perfect fit.
Want to chat about the role?
Drop me an email Mark.Brailsford@derbyshire.gov.uk I’d be happy to tell you more.
Ready to apply?
Please read the job and person profile to help you complete your application. Please detail how you meet the skills and experience we are looking for.
We believe that hard work and commitment should be rewarded, and we offer:
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme Pro Rata (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
- Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, fast track physiotherapy and confidential psychological support services.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
- & much more
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 10th November 2025
We really look forward to hearing from you!
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