Recreation Ranger
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,105 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pro-rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Pl30 4AL |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 446597/1 |
Summary
Working four days a week from Sunday to Wednesday within the Recreation team the Recreation Ranger will apply themselves to tasks both individually, and as part of the wider team. The role has responsibility for managing a safe and welcoming visitor experience through: inspecting and maintaining facilities, working with site partners to ensure a quality offering, service contract monitoring and supervision of staff, contractors and volunteers.
Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.
Where you’ll work…
Cardinham Woods is a well‑established recreation site located near Bodmin, Cornwall, set within a wooded valley along the River Cardinham on the edge of Bodmin Moor. The site combines commercial forestry, heritage woodland, and high‑quality public recreation within a nationally recognised landscape.
The woods attract a high volume of visitors year‑round, including walkers, cyclists, families, dog walkers and organised groups. Facilities include waymarked walking and cycling trails, car parking, picnic areas, a visitor centre and café, and seasonal events and trails. The site is known for its accessible riverside paths alongside more challenging routes through managed woodland.
Key responsibilities & accountabilitiesIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to create memorable visitor/community focused experiences,
maintain our recreational facilities, and co-ordinate engaging community activities. Here's a snapshot of your
responsibilities:
• be the face of Forestry England: you'll provide a visible and welcoming presence for visitors by coordinating and supervising day-to-day site activities to ensure a positive and memorable experience.
• maintain safe and enjoyable sites: carry out regular inspections of car parks, cycle routes, and recreational
facilities, including play areas and litter management, to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
• collaborate with staff: support Forestry England staff with public access considerations during planning
and implementation of harvesting and conservation operations.
• promote responsible behaviour: deliver appropriate messages about responsible visitor behaviour and
professionally manage and resolve potential conflicts.
• strengthen community engagement: develop community involvement and recreation opportunities that
create meaningful connections between visitors and the nation's forests.
• support operational programmes: help with project delivery and align with internal guidance and district
plans to promote sustainable and responsible forestry practices.
• ensure health and safety: coordinate emergency procedures, provide first aid assistance, complete
accident and incident reports, and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• manage stakeholder relationships: build strong relationships with external partners, tenants, and
concession operators. collaborate with local agencies, such as the National Park Authority Ranger Team, to
coordinate multi-agency work during peak times and reduce visitor impact and arson risks.
• represent Forestry England: participate in stakeholder meetings, events, and volunteer programmes to
showcase the great work of Forestry England and foster community engagement.
• inspire others: plan, lead, and safely manage volunteer groups and programmes connecting volunteers and
local communities with the nation’s forests.
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
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