Area Ranger

Location: Ebworth Estate, The Old Ebworth Centre, Stroud, GL6 7ES

Reference/IRC: IRC178335

Closing Date: 26th July 2026

This is an exciting role delivering first class forestry and woodland management and nature restoration alongside access at one of our key sites. You’ll be one of a team of Rangers based at Ebworth where you’ll be responsible for leading and managing the work programme and ensuring excellent standards of care, presentation and conservation work. You’ll work alongside the Cattle team, tenant farmers and project staff and you’ll be supported by a team of committed volunteers.

Salary: £28,500 per annum

Contact: Permanent

Hours / working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Interview date: 3rd August 2026

In this role, you’ll work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings and may be required at times to be on-call

What it's like to work here

The Cotswolds is a very special place to work, and we care for a diverse range of sites. The area has a rich history, and you will experience this through the landscape, the communities and the built environment. From internationally important grassland and woodland to archaeological sites and Grade I listed buildings and parkland, there's a lot to get excited about.

You’ll work closely with the Countryside Manager and Restore Nature Delivery Manager and also our Regional Trees & Woodland Advisor, given the importance of the Ebworth woods to the Cotswolds Commons and Beechwoods NNR.

Who we're looking for

To deliver this role successfully, you will need to:

• Have practical experience of woodland management and countryside/rural skills including certification in chainsaw use, tractor driving and towing trailers and a full UK manual Driving licence.
• Have evidence of good experience managing and supervising contractors and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a passion for nature and knowledge of systems and processes for species monitoring.
• Have excellent communication skills including negotiating and influencing and be proficient in the use of MS office and comfortable using IT and GIS systems and software.
• Have strong organisational skills including work programming and managing budgets.
• Be able to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental procedures.
• Work with partners to deliver nature outcomes.

And you'll need to demonstrate the following experience on your CV/Application:

• Diploma/NVQ3 or higher, or equivalent experience, in countryside or environmental conservation.

Apply: IRC178335 - Area Ranger