We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills to head our Ranger Team. You’ll provide strategic leadership for the team, delivering engagement programmes, ranger services and initiatives that help more people connect with, enjoy and care for the Peak District National Park.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the Ranger Team, delivering engagement programmes, ranger services and initiatives that connect people with nature.
- Work across the organisation and with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to deliver the National Park Management Plan, Authority Plan and Diverse Audience Plan.
- Shape how we engage with communities, visitors, volunteers and partners, champion innovation and develop opportunities that widen participation and support the National Park’s special qualities.
- Build strong relationships, secure external funding, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement across the team.
- Influence strategic priorities and make a lasting contribution to the future of the Peak District National Park.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills with a background in ranger, engagement or countryside services, ideally within a protected landscape or similar environment.
- Ability to build effective partnerships and deliver successful engagement programmes that connect people with nature.
- Hold a degree, relevant professional qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
- Flexi‑time, a high‑quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26‑31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more.
- Volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices.
- Flexible working options available, including a minimum of 1 in 4 weekends and some evenings.
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 have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select ‘Yes’ if you wish to be considered under this basis.
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