Ranger

A key part of the role will be helping us understand whether those interventions are working. You will support habitat surveys and monitoring, maintain accurate records, identify emerging issues, and help adapt practical management where required. The Ranger JD specifically places responsibility on the role for implementing management plans, maintaining records, and reporting observations so programmes can be adjusted.

You will lead and support volunteer work parties and work with colleagues, contractors, community groups, and partner organisations to deliver projects safely and effectively. You'll need to be organised and comfortable working across different locations, balancing planned habitat works with the changing priorities that come with managing public green spaces.

This isn't solely a BNG role. You will also support the wider Ranger team with the day-to-day management of our parks, nature reserves, and open spaces, including site management, visitor engagement, events, and Duty Ranger responsibilities when required.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong interest in habitat creation, restoration, and practical conservation who wants to play a hands-on role in delivering nature recovery.

You'll have experience of practical conservation or countryside management and a good understanding of habitat and wildlife conservation. You'll be confident using appropriate tools and equipment and understand the importance of safe working practices, risk assessments, and good site management. These are all core requirements of the existing Ranger role.

You don't need to be a BNG expert to apply. Experience or knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat condition assessment, ecological monitoring, or habitat restoration would be an advantage, but we're equally interested in people with strong practical conservation skills and the enthusiasm to develop their knowledge.

You'll need to be proactive, organised, and comfortable taking ownership of work. Because projects will be spread across different sites, you'll need to be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and recognise when something isn't working and needs a different approach.

You'll also enjoy working with people. Whether you're leading volunteers, speaking with visitors, working alongside ecologists and contractors, or supporting other Rangers, you'll be able to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to make a visible difference for nature. This is an opportunity to help establish and improve habitats that will be managed for the long term, while developing practical experience in one of the fastest-growing areas of nature conservation.

A full driving licence is essential, along with relevant countryside management qualifications or equivalent practical experience. Relevant operational qualifications such as chainsaw and brushcutter certificates would be advantageous.

DBS check will be required on appointment.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

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Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form.

The closing date is 9am 23 September 2026 and interviews will be held 5th October to 8th October.

However, this is a rolling campaign, and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!

We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge, and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

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