Ranger Team Leader - Partnership & Operations

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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 post will ensure that our activities and partnership roles support the delivery of the National Park Management Plan, Authority Volunteer Plan, and Diverse Audience Plan. The post will continue to develop our joint partnerships with United Utilities and Severn Trent Water.  

This role will report to the Ranger Team Manager and will work closely with the Team Leader (Access) and the Access & Rights of Way Officer. The post will be based at Aldern House with regular travel around the Park. 

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. 

Please note that this role requires working on some weekends and public holidays. A driving licence is essential.If you have the skills and passion to help us protect and promote this stunning landscape, we encourage you to apply. 

Further Information

Further information is available on our careers site.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.