Ranger

Are you passionate about wildlife, conservation and helping people connect with nature? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference to the places people love to visit?

Huntingdonshire District Council is looking for an enthusiastic Ranger to join our Parks & Countryside Team, helping to manage some of Cambridgeshire's finest country parks, nature reserves and green spaces, including nationally important wildlife sites.

No two days are the same. You'll deliver practical habitat management, woodland and grassland conservation, infrastructure maintenance, visitor engagement and estate management while helping protect and enhance biodiversity across the district.

You'll also work closely with volunteers, schools, community groups and partner organisations, leading practical conservation tasks, supporting events and encouraging people to enjoy and care for the natural environment.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in practical countryside management, conservation or estate maintenance.
• Has knowledge of habitat management and wildlife conservation.
• Can safely use and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Enjoys working with volunteers and engaging with the public.
• Is self-motivated, practical and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Relevant countryside qualifications or equivalent practical experience are essential. Chainsaw, brushcutter or other countryside qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Parks & Countryside Service that manages award-winning parks, Local Nature Reserves, a nationally important SSSI, and delivers ambitious habitat restoration and biodiversity projects.

We offer:

• A varied and rewarding outdoor role.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• A supportive and friendly team committed to protecting Huntingdonshire's natural environment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Huntingdonshire District Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 29 July 2026 (9:00am)

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Apply here: Ranger - Huntingdonshire.gov.uk