Wildlife Ranger
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,793 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | South East England, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 447293 |
Summary
Key responsibilities & accountabilities
promote a positive and inclusive culture, and actively promote collaboration and support across the district and with stakeholders.
champion our health & safety culture, using Forestry England’s systems and protocols.
achieve a personal, variable cull of deer and other mammals to protect our forest crop and biodiversity led by District management plans and wider organisational objectives.
make sure the deer larder, deer carcases and paperwork meet Forestry England standards, game dealer specification and the requirements of the British Quality Wild Venison scheme (BQWV).
contribute to district conservation projects and schemes.
build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
liaise regularly with district colleagues and help with beat planning, monitoring and delivery including restocking plans, species choice, tree protection and infrastructure requirements.
do ecological and pre-operation site surveys, advising colleagues of protected species and features of ecological interest.
liaise with sporting tenants and sporting rights holders.
support district colleagues engaging with woodland users and promote positive behaviour for protecting forest habitats and infrastructure.
produce hazard and constraints maps and risk assessments for deer management.
maintain and be responsible for all equipment issued to you by Forestry England.
supervise wildlife management and conservation contracts to Forestry England’s policy, procedure and guidance (PPGs), deer management-related policies and industry best practice.
promote a positive and inclusive culture, and actively promote collaboration and support across the district and with stakeholders.
champion our health & safety culture, using Forestry England’s systems and protocols.
achieve a personal, variable cull of deer and other mammals to protect our forest crop and biodiversity led by District management plans and wider organisational objectives.
make sure the deer larder, deer carcases and paperwork meet Forestry England standards, game dealer specification and the requirements of the British Quality Wild Venison scheme (BQWV).
contribute to district conservation projects and schemes.
build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
liaise regularly with district colleagues and help with beat planning, monitoring and delivery including restocking plans, species choice, tree protection and infrastructure requirements.
do ecological and pre-operation site surveys, advising colleagues of protected species and features of ecological interest.
liaise with sporting tenants and sporting rights holders.
support district colleagues engaging with woodland users and promote positive behaviour for protecting forest habitats and infrastructure.
produce hazard and constraints maps and risk assessments for deer management.
maintain and be responsible for all equipment issued to you by Forestry England.
supervise wildlife management and conservation contracts to Forestry England’s policy, procedure and guidance (PPGs), deer management-related policies and industry best practice.
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