Ranger (Thameside)

Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team. By 2030 we aim to protect and connect 30% of land and sea and inspire 1 in 4 people in Essex to take action for wildlife.

We have an opportunity for a passionate individual to join us at Essex Wildlife Trust as a Ranger at our Thameside Nature Discovery Park in Thurrock. Thameside Nature Park in Thurrock is a unique and vibrant nature reserve. Located on the site of the former Mucking Marshes Landfill, it has been transformed into a thriving natural habitat. The park spans over 120 acres and offers stunning views of the Thames Estuary.

Working within a small multi-disciplinary team from Thameside Nature Discovery Centre, the Ranger is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating practical conservation land management at Thameside Nature Park, enhancing the park’s grassland, scrub, ponds, lakes and woodland through conservation efforts, supported by a part-time assistant ranger and a group of dedicated volunteers.

Key responsibilities include:

• The development and implementation of the site conservation management plan
• Conducting repair and maintenance work
• Coordinating wildlife monitoring and surveys
• Line management of the assistant ranger
• Supporting the Nature Discovery Team as required

We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated individual with a strong interest in habitat management and wildlife conservation. The ideal candidate enjoys working with the public and is able to collaborate effectively with a small team to manage the reserve, improving both its wildlife value and visitor experience, while promoting access to nature.

The position is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week (5 days). The starting salary for this role is £27,173.17. Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive. Annual leave entitlement starts at 26 days per annum increasing annually to 29 days plus Bank Holidays. We provide company sick pay increasing with length of service, an employee assistance programme, a combined 8% contribution pension scheme, staff social days, colleague nomination scheme and discounts in our Nature Discovery Centres.

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.

As a Disability Confident employer, please make us aware you have a disability as we are committed to offering an interview that meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible, please make us aware.

We are proud to be an employer that supports the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families. As part of this commitment, Armed Forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for an advertised role will be guaranteed an interview.