Bakewell, Derbyshire
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 Ranger Team Leader to oversee our dedicated team in the northern and western areas of the Peak District National Park, 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 job will include working 1 weekend in 4, with an additional allowance paid.
Post-holder must have the ability to travel to meetings and events as required by the duties of the post.
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.
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 its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents.
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.
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered.
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 guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
For questions or alternative application options, please contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk.
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