Location: Derbyshire
Reference: JOB/25/01907
Salary details: Grade 8 £28,797 - £30,708 per annum, pro rata (plus 2025/26 pay award pending)
Job term: Full Time & Part Time
Appointment type: Permanent & Fixed Term
Closing Date: 06 July 2025
Countryside Lead Ranger – Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Land
Are you ready to take the lead in one of the most rewarding outdoor roles in the county?
We’re looking for a dynamic and experiencedCountryside Lead Rangerto help deliver high-quality stewardship across the Council’s countryside estate. This is your chance to blend practical land management with people leadership, biodiversity enhancement, and community engagement.
You’ll be at the heart of our countryside operations - supervising rangers, managing habitats and visitor facilities, and helping to deliver our Local Nature Recovery Strategy. From organising events and improving access to supporting volunteers and monitoring contractors, no two days will be the same.
What makes this role special?
* You’ll lead on the ground - shaping how our sites are managed, maintained, and enjoyed
* You’ll work with communities, partners, and contractors to bring nature to life
* You’ll help deliver biodiversity, climate, and wellbeing goals through practical action
* You’ll be part of a passionate team making a real difference to people and places across Derbyshire
We have several Lead Ranger roles available, offering a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of countryside locations in Derbyshire, including Shipley Country Park, Middleton Top, Elvaston Castle, the High Peak, and the eastern coalfields. These positions come with a mix of permanent and fixed-term contracts, and we welcome applications for both full-time and part-time roles, providing flexibility to suit different lifestyles and career goals.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has solid experience in countryside management, from multi-user trails to urban greenspaces, reclaimed land and heavily visited destination sites
* Can lead and motivate others with confidence and care
* Is passionate about nature, heritage, and involving people.
* Thrives on variety, problem-solving, and can embrace new technologies
* Can work in a fast-paced environment with a multitude of competing demands.
Want to chat about the role?
Drop an email to rod.whiteman@derbyshire.gov.uk - I’d be happy to tell you more.
Ready to apply?
Whether you’re already leading teams or ready to step up into a leadership role - if you’ve got the skills and the spark - this could be the perfect fit.
Apply here:Countryside Lead Ranger (3 Posts - Permanent and Fixed Term)
We really look forward to hearing from you!
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