Peak District National Park
Senior Ranger Team Leader
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Senior Ranger Team Leader
Bakewell, Derbyshire
£40,444 to £43,149 per annum
The Role
Are you an experienced countryside professional with a passion for leading people and making an impact in green spaces? We're looking for a Senior Ranger Team Leader to oversee our dedicated ranger teams in one of the UK's most cherished landscapes. This is a rare opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of work across access, public engagement, and nature conservation, while helping shape the future of the UK's original Ranger Service.
The post will ensure that our activities and partnership roles support the delivery of the National Park Management Plan, Authority Volunteer Plan, and Diverse Audience Plan. The post will continue to develop our joint partnerships with United Utilities and Severn Trent Water.
This role will report to the Ranger Team Manager. The post will be based at Aldern House with regular travel around the Park.
The job will include working 1 weekend in 4 and some bank holidays.
A driving licence is essential.
This position requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list checks.
About You
You will have proven experience of managing and developing people - including volunteers - and a track record of delivering high-quality engagement activities and practical conservation and/or rights of way work. You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, being comfortable liaising with multiple stakeholders, including water companies, private landowners, emergency services, and the public. You'll have some budget management experience and an interest in continual improvement in various areas, for example volunteering, data monitoring and communications.
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If you have the skills and passion to help us protect and promote this stunning landscape, we encourage you to apply.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain's 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park, and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our HR team. No agencies at this time please.
Provisional interview date: 6 October
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
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Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us.
Our Values
- Care: We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It's at the heart of everything we do.
- Enjoy: We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
- Pioneer: We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.
If you are unable to apply online and require a Word version of the application form, please contact us.
You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.
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