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Countryside Ranger

Working to protect and preserve the natural world, from woodlands to beaches

How this role makes a difference

Over 25% of our country is covered by National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and more than 350,000 hectares are managed by organisations such as the National Trust, Natural England, Wildlife Trusts, and the Royal Society for Protection of Birds.

All these organisations and this vast amount of land rely on countryside rangers to properly manage and maintain the natural environment, and to teach other people about what it involves. You could be the technician who helps to protect nature in all its forms and inspires other people to do the same.

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The kind of work you’ll do

  • Planning and delivering projects such as setting up a new visitor route or creating new grazing land
  • Organising staff and volunteers to carry out land management tasks
  • The construction and maintenance of boundaries
  • Species and habitat monitoring
  • Practical conservation tasks
  • Responding to events that affect the natural environment
  • Reviewing environmental, education, and public information communications
  • Participating in public events and educational visits
  • Sharing information and news on social media

What you can bring to the role

A passion for preserving the natural environment.

Good general knowledge of different species and habitats.

Some experience of working outdoors and an understanding of what conservation work involves.

The willingness to work outside in all weathers.

A knack for engaging other people and helping them understand challenges and ideas.

The confidence to assess a problem and find the correct solution quickly.

A responsible approach to completing your work accurately.

The enthusiasm and energy to motivate others and collaborate well in a team.

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- animals and nature

- sustainability

- science

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Future career opportunities

With experience, you could become a senior, district or head ranger or warden. You could also become a countryside officer, working inside a local government organisation or charity.

Another option is moving into more specialised work, such as forestry, coastal area management, or wildlife conservation.

How to get into this role

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:  

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

Exciting features...

There are many different environments you could be involved in managing, including moorland, heathland, wetland, woodland, grassland, coastal, and protected landscapes. You’ll be responsible for organising, supervising and delivering specific land management programmes, community engagement, and projects with a range of different partners.

Other job titles...

This role can also be known by some other job titles including:

Community Ranger
Estate Ranger
Estate supervisor
Park Ranger
Ranger
Recreation Ranger
Reserve Warden
Countryside Warden

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