Overview
Position: Assistant Ranger
Location: Western Downs Team, Droxford
Closing Date: 14 September 2025
Interview Date: 26 September 2025
Salary: £24,925 to £27,731
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type of post: Permanent
A great opportunity has arisen to join our Western Downs Area Team as an Assistant Ranger.
Responsibilities
This is an entry level role critical to the work of the committed area team that has responsibility for implementing a wide range of countryside management activities. You will be supporting the development of a range of projects covering landscapes and biodiversity, promoting countryside recreation and working with the community to promote understanding and encourage involvement. You will work closely with our fantastic team of volunteers with the ultimate goal of delivering the South Downs Partnership Management Plan and South Downs National Park Authority’s Corporate Plan.
Qualifications
To be part of the team, you will need to have gained at least an Apprenticeship or Diploma in an environmental conservation subject area. You will also need to be able to demonstrate your ability to plan, organise and deliver practical countryside management projects and activities. Strong team working, negotiating and interpersonal skills are key in working effectively with partners, colleagues, volunteers & local communities to be a success in this role.
How to apply
Do you think you meet the person specification and can make this role your own? Then please apply!
To apply: Please apply via the button shown to upload your CV and complete our application referring to the person specification.
Inclusive recruitment
SDNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants.
Benefits
* SDNPA Enhanced Benefits
* Flexible working – (This is available for the majority of our roles. However, some positions may require on-site presence and/or specific hours due to business needs)
* Local government pension scheme
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Heat Scheme (capped interest-free green home improvement loan, available on a first-come, first-served basis)
* Healthcare - includes cash plan, counselling and wellbeing discounts
* Access to Health and Wellbeing portal and webinars
* 27 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
* Professional development support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car sharing
* Use of pool cars
* Regular staff events / activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes and Duty
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