Recreation Ranger

Posting date:	29 April 2026
Salary:	£30,105 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 May 2026
Location:	DE4 5LH
Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	459532/1

Summary

opportunities and answering visitor enquiries. You will contribute to the overall safety of the visitor experience, drive efficiencies and income generation opportunities, while strengthening community connections.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to maintain our recreational facilities focusing on health and safety,
engage with stakeholders and co-ordinate community activities. Here's a snapshot of your responsibilities:

• be the face of Forestry England: you'll provide a visible presence for visitors.
• maintain safe and enjoyable sites: carry out regular inspections of car parks, cycle routes, and recreational
  facilities, 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: manage 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, 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 to coordinate multi-agency work.
• represent Forestry England: participate in stakeholder meetings and events to showcase the great
  work of Forestry England and foster community engagement.
• Support the implementation of the central district access review

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

Where you’ll work…

Sherwood Pines NG21 9JL, Market Rasen LN8 3RQ, Matlock Moor DE4 5LH

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