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 Conservation, Access & Recreation (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.

Where you fit in!

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, you will also:

• 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!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

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.