At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Ranger Team and engage communities with the Peak District National Park.
- Company: Join the Peak District National Park Authority, a leader in conservation and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexi-time, generous leave, a pension scheme, and free parking.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nature and inspire others to connect with the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in ranger services or engagement, plus a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 46142 - 46142 £ per year.
Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire
£42,839 to £46,142 per annum
The Role
We're looking for an inspiring leader to head our Ranger Team. You'll provide strategic leadership, delivering engagement programmes, ranger services and initiatives that help more people connect with, enjoy and care for the Peak District National Park. Working across the organisation and with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, you'll play a key role in delivering the National Park Management Plan, Authority Plan and Diverse Audience Plan. This varied leadership role will see you shape how we engage with communities, visitors, volunteers and partners, champion innovation, and develop opportunities that widen participation and support the National Park's special qualities. Working collaboratively with partners, you'll build strong relationships, secure external funding, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement across the team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic priorities and make a lasting contribution to the future of the Peak District National Park.
About You
You will be a confident leader with experience in ranger, engagement or countryside services, ideally within a protected landscape or similar environment. You will have a proven ability to build effective partnerships and deliver successful engagement programmes that connect people with nature. You will hold a degree, relevant professional qualification, or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain's 15 national parks and remains one of the UK's most visited protected landscapes. Our role is to conserve and enhance this special place while helping everyone enjoy and value it for generations to come.
Benefits
- We offer flexi-time
- A high-quality defined benefit pension scheme
- 26–31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more
- Volunteering leave
- Free parking at most of our offices
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options will be considered. Please note this role includes working a minimum of one in four weekends and some evenings.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer interviews to eligible disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Evidence of your right to work will be required before appointment.
