Ranger

Yorkshire Water

Ranger supporting conservation and public safety initiatives at Yorkshire Water's recreational sites. Engaging with visitors and monitoring areas to ensure safety and accessibility.

Posted 7/10/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,262 - £33,559 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the team’s strong focus on public safety across the range of sites, including their monitoring and maintenance to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for all visitors.
Organise interpretative activities and undertake biodiversity conservation work.
Monitor and maintain recreation provision across Yorkshire Water’s sites.
Ensure effective engagement with the community and visitors regarding outdoor activities.
Assist in compliance with health and safety regulations related to countryside management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working as a park ranger, or similar outdoor countryside expert and be experienced in engaging with visitors and members of the public, managing recreation and conservation sites.
Holding a countryside qualification (countryside management, land management, forestry, habitats, rights of way, landscape design) with appropriate experience - to Level 5 or higher.
Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions and remote locations.
A working knowledge of Public Rights of Way legislation.
Understanding of all health and safety requirements linked to a countryside setting.
Experience of countryside and habitat management.
Effective communication skills to interact with diverse audiences and individuals of varying abilities, including organising interpretative activities.
Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team, with the ability to meet deadlines and remain resilient.
Proficient in computer management systems and processes.
You need to be an enthusiastic individual with thorough attention to detail and high standards.
Hold a valid full driving licence (no more than six points).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Use of a company van when on site.
Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
Development opportunities in line with the Ranger progression plan.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra two wellness days!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme.
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Countryside ManagementBiodiversity ConservationRecreation Provision MonitoringOutdoor Activity EngagementHealth And Safety Regulations

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedAttention To DetailTeam CollaborationResilienceOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Countryside Management Qualification Level 5Valid Full Driving Licence