Organisation:Leicestershire County Council
WorkLocation:Snibston Colliery Park Ashby Road, Coalville LE67 3LN
Salary:£32,070 - £34,359 per annum (Pro rata for part time) Pay award pending
WorkingHours:37 per week
ContractType: Permanent
Closing Date:29th May 2026
Are you passionate about managing high quality country parks and leading teams in the outdoors?
Do you want a senior role where you can shape visitor experiences, conservation outcomes and community engagement?
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Ranger to lead the ongoing management, maintenance and enhancement of Snibston Colliery Park and a wider portfolio of Country Parks across the Heart of the Forest area in North West Leicestershire.
You will be responsible for one of the service's principal destination sites, alongside a number of satellite parks, working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders including local communities and volunteer groups. The role includes staff and volunteer management, site standards, health and safety leadership, budget control, and contributing to income generation through activities, events and partnerships.
This is a highly visible role, requiring strong leadership, operational experience and the ability to balance conservation, access, visitor experience and commercial awareness.
You will take a lead role in the ongoing management, maintenance and enhancement of a varied estate, ensuring high standards of presentation, safety and visitor experience across all sites. Working closely with the Head Ranger and Country Parks Team Leader, you will manage Ranger, Warden, casual and volunteer teams, ensuring effective cover, supervision and performance management.
The role involves budget management, contributing to and implementing management plans, coordinating projects, and supporting the delivery of events and activities that generate income and help achieve wider service objectives. You will also build strong relationships with partners, local communities and external organisations, including the National Forest Company, and play a key role in developing volunteering opportunities and educational activity.
Regular interaction with the public is a core element of the role, alongside responsibility for health and safety, equality and accessibility matters across the sites. Weekend and bank holiday working forms part of the role through an established country parks rota.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
* A qualification in Countryside Management (minimum NVQ Level 4) or a relevant degree, or equivalent professional experience
* Substantial practical experience of estate and countryside management within a country park or similar environment
* Proven experience of managing and leading teams, including Rangers, Wardens, casual staff and volunteers
* Experience of visitor management, public engagement and responding to customer enquiries
* Experience of budget management, event delivery and contributing to income generation
* Strong knowledge of habitat and ecosystem management, and health & safety in an outdoor setting
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear advice in accurate spoken English
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
James Lovatt - Head Ranger & Country Parks Team Leader
Telephone: 07717808974
Email: James.Lovatt@Leics.gov.uk
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