At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with visitors, maintain the park, and ensure safety while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Rutland Water, dedicated to preserving nature and enhancing visitor experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, private healthcare, generous leave, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant community, work outdoors, and make a real difference every day.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid driving licence and a passion for outdoor maintenance and customer service.
Park Ranger at Rutland Water
Permanent / Full TimeFrom £26,500 per annum(rising with length of service and performance)Be at the Heart of Rutland Water.You’ll work alongside the team in all weather – repairing, cleaning, patrolling, checking, and problem-solving – while inspiring to deliver excellent customer service and maintaining the site to the highest standard.
If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving practical challenges, this role is for you.
What the role entails:
As Rutland Water is operational 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year (excluding Christmas Day), you will need to be flexible to work across peak seasons, major events within the calendar and step in to help across the site where needed. Typically, you work longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter.
Customer engagement:
- Welcome and assist visitors and anglers on-site, answering questions and ensuring they have a great experience.
- Promote the Anglian Water brand and all our water parks.
Hands-on operations:
- Help with everything from repairing and servicing facilities to groundskeeping, cleaning, and boat maintenance.
- Keep equipment and tools in good working order.
- Patrolling the site to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and compliance with site rules
- Respond to emergencies and incidents as needed
Teamwork:
- Work closely with the Head Ranger to deliver high standards across the park.
What does it take to become a Ranger?
- Hold a full, valid driving licence.
- Is passionate about Rutland Water and everything the park has to offer.
- Enjoys physical work, outdoors in all seasons.
- Brings strong hands-on maintenance and practical skills (e.g. fencing, repairs, facilities upkeep).
- Is customer-focused with a friendly, approachable manner.
- Willing to work weekends, bank holidays, and occasional evenings as part of a rota
As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:
- Discounts on activities and cafés at our Water Parks, as well as free parking
- Personal Private Healthcare
- Virtual GP for you and your household
- Life cover- 8 x annual salary paid to dependents
- 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
- Flexible working dependent on your role
- Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
- Bonus scheme
- Excellent family friendly policies , such as 26 weeks full pay for Maternity/Adoption leave
Closing date: 23rd August 2026
Park Ranger in Oakham employer: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the heart of Peterborough. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to impactful environmental projects that shape the future of water management. Join a team that values collaboration with international experts and fosters a supportive environment for personal and career development.
