At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our wildlife management team to protect forests and support conservation efforts.
- Company: Forestry England, dedicated to wildlife conservation and forest protection.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, discounts on various services, free parking, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent position with excellent career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in wildlife conservation while enjoying a fulfilling career outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in wildlife management and a commitment to health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 34793 - 34793 £ per year.
Forestry England is looking for a Wildlife Ranger to join our forests team. The successful candidate will support forest protection, wildlife conservation and safe operational practices across the district.
What You'll Do
You will work as part of the district's wildlife management team, protecting forests and supporting conservation priorities, including mammal management. You will champion our health and safety culture by demonstrating the value of ‘look out and look after’.
Where you'll work
The role is based in the western part of the forest district, close to Pry Rigg Larder, YO62 5EL. Successful candidates are expected to live within a reasonable travel time to the site.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day each year of service up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time staff) plus bank holidays.
- Participation in STaR benefits scheme offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, electronics, medical and car insurance, gym memberships, household bills and a well‑being app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning: career development, professional development, learning plans and sponsorship of professional body memberships.
How to Apply
Applicants will write a 200‑word statement on relevant experience and a personal statement of no more than 500 words. The selection process includes:
- Assessment of the written statements during sifting.
- Interview behavioural assessment covering:
- Delivering at pace
- Making effective decisions
- Seeing the bigger picture
- Managing a quality service
- Technical firearms skill test (DSC level 1 shooting test) and observation of responsible firearm handling.
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and a government baseline personnel security standard check.
Nationality Requirements
Applicants must provide accurate spoken English as required under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
Working for the Civil Service
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. We operate under the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles and offer a Disability Confident Scheme for persons with disabilities, a Redeployment Interview Scheme for current civil servants, and participation in the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Additional Information
To support reasonable adjustments, email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk. Read more about our application process, working with us, and nationality requirements on the Forestry England website.
Contact Details:
Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England Recruitment Team
