Ranger in Yorkshire

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience of £27,262 to £33,559.
• Use of a company van when on site.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Ranger progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra two wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: regionally based but working mainly in our West Yorkshire areas.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week within a team shift pattern to provide cover across daylight hours and weekends with seasonal variation.

We have a unique opportunity for a Ranger to join the Portfolio and Partnerships Team at Yorkshire Water and will be a part of helping Yorkshire Water deliver its policies on public safety, access, and conservation across its recreational and conservation sites throughout the Yorkshire region but mainly covering sites around Huddersfield, Ripponden and Hebden Bridge.

What we do! Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Land and Property are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. As one of the largest landowners in Yorkshire and the UK, Yorkshire Water has a total holding of 30,518 hectares. Across this land holding we provide car parks, footpaths, bridleways, and a wealth of recreational opportunities for our visitors to come and enjoy our land and what it has to offer. Many of our recreational sites are in some of Yorkshire's most picturesque and famous countryside, ranging from the Peak District National Park in the south, along the Pennine hills in the west of the county and up to the Nidderdale AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North York Moors National Park in the north.

Working within the Conservation, Access & Recreation (CAR) Team, you'll work with a small but enthusiastic and dedicated team of countryside professionals delivering a fantastic, safe, and dependable countryside and recreation service to Yorkshire Water's customers and visitors. The Rangers are part of Yorkshire Water's first ever Ranger team who help the CAR Team manage its recreation provision. You will support the team's strong focus on public safety across the range of sites, including their monitoring and maintenance to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for all visitors. You will also organise interpretative activities and undertake biodiversity conservation work.

As our Ranger you will support the team's strong focus on public safety across the range of sites, including their monitoring and maintenance to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for all visitors. You will also organise interpretative activities and undertake biodiversity conservation and site maintenance work.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

• You will have experience of working as a park ranger, or similar outdoor countryside expert and be experienced in engaging with visitors and members of the public, managing recreation and conservation sites.
• Holding a countryside qualification (countryside management, land management, forestry, habitats, rights of way, landscape design) with appropriate experience - to Level 5 or higher.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions and remote locations.
• A working knowledge of Public Rights of Way legislation.
• Understanding of all health and safety requirements linked to a countryside setting.
• Experience of countryside and habitat management.
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse audiences and individuals of varying abilities, including organising interpretative activities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team, with the ability to meet deadlines and remain resilient.
• Proficient in computer management systems and processes.
• You need to be an enthusiastic individual with thorough attention to detail and high standards.
• Hold a valid full driving licence (no more than six points).

You will also benefit from having:

• Working knowledge of health and safety issues related to the public in a countryside environment including relevant site visit inspections, risk assessment development, programming of systematic asset inspection.
• IT competent capability in SAP, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, GIS etc.
• Working knowledge of wildlife, highway, countryside, tenancy, Health & Safety and The Equality Act legislation.
• Understand the needs of catchment management for water quality.
• Experience of working in a customer facing and focused role.
• Experience of lone working and in an outdoors environment.
• NPTC/LANTRA/City & Guilds qualifications in tools and machinery use.

Applications deadline: 31st July 2026. Interview dates: To be announced shortly.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

If you're an experienced Countryside professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please.