At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to protect forests and support wildlife conservation efforts.
- Company: Forestry England, dedicated to preserving nature and promoting sustainability.
- Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and free access to national arboretums.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in wildlife conservation while enjoying a fulfilling outdoor career.
- Qualifications: Must pass firearms skill test and background checks; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34793 - 34793 £ per year.
Job Details
Wildlife Ranger – Salary: £34,793 per annum.
Vacancy closes Friday 24th July 2026, 23:58.
Location: western part of the forest district; candidate must live within reasonable travel time to Pry Rigg Larder, YO62 5EL.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of the district’s wildlife management team, protecting forests and supporting conservation priorities, including mammal management.
- Champion the health and safety culture by demonstrating the value of 'look out and look after'.
Qualifications & Skills
- Successful completion of a DSC Level 1 firearms skill test.
- Pass a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
- Ability to communicate accurately in spoken English (meeting Immigration Act 2016 requirements).
Benefits
- 28.97% pension contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- Annual holiday: 25 days, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
- Access to the STa R employee benefits scheme (discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app).
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development, including continued professional development and support for learning plans.
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We think you need these skills to ace Wildlife Ranger in Pickering
Firearms Skills
Wildlife Management
Conservation Knowledge
Health and Safety Awareness
Communication Skills
Criminal Record Check Compliance
Teamwork
