Countryside Ranger

Overview

We are looking for Countryside Rangers to join our small team. The Rangers will be responsible for day‑to‑day management of woodlands and informal open spaces across North Norfolk, ensuring they remain high quality, welcoming, and accessible public spaces for community recreation, nature conservation and forestry.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement practical woodland and conservation management practices.
• Provide guidance and assistance to visitors.
• Look after volunteers.
• Help deliver school, group and family events.

Qualifications

• Previous industry experience with a demonstrable level of practical experience in woodland management.
• A polite disposition, problem‑solving ability and capacity to work independently.
• Strong customer service skills and experience working with volunteers.
• Flexible approach to working hours and reliable access to transport.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programme.
• Discounts portal.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals, EV car leasing – available after probation).
• Work‑life balance with a hybrid approach to work (stable, reliable internet required for hybrid roles).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service (full‑time); access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on local authority career average earnings.

Equality and Diversity

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.