Ranger

We have a unique opportunity for a Rangerto join the Portfolio and Partnerships Team at Yorkshire Water and will be a part of helping Yorkshire Water deliver Yorkshire Water’s policies on public safety, access, and conservation across its recreational and conservation sites throughout the Yorkshire region but mainly covering sites around Huddersfield, Ripponden and Hebden Bridge.

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience of £27,262 to £33,559.
• Use of a company van when on site.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Ranger progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra two wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: regionally based but working mainly in our West Yorkshire areas.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week within a team shift pattern to provide cover across daylight hours and weekends with seasonal variation.

What we do:

We look after communities, protect the environment. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

As one of the largest landowners in Yorkshire and the UK, Yorkshire Water has a total holding of 30,518 hectares. Across this land holding we provide car parks, footpaths, bridleways, and a wealth of recreational opportunities for our visitors to come and enjoy our land and what it has to offer.

Many of our recreational sites are in some of Yorkshire’s most picturesque and famous countryside, ranging from the Peak District National Park in the south, along the Pennine hills in the west of the county and up to the Nidderdale AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North York Moors National Park in the north. You’ll work with a small but enthusiastic and dedicated team of countryside professionals delivering a fantastic, safe, and dependable countryside and recreation service to Yorkshire Water’s customers and visitors.

The Rangers are part of Yorkshire Water’s first ever Ranger team who help manage its recreation provision. You will support the team’s strong focus on public safety across the range of sites, including their monitoring and maintenance to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for all visitors. You will also organise interpretative activities and undertake biodiversity conservation work.

As our Ranger you will support the team’s strong focus on public safety across the range of sites, including their monitoring and maintenance to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for all visitors. You will also organise interpretative activities and undertake biodiversity conservation and site maintenance work.

What skills, experience & qualifications:

You will have experience of working as a park ranger, or similar outdoor countryside expert and be experienced in engaging with visitors and members of the public, managing recreation and conservation sites. Holding a countryside qualification (countryside management, land management, forestry, habitats, rights of way, landscape design) with appropriate experience - to Level 5 or higher, you will also:

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions and remote locations.
• A working knowledge of Public Rights of Way legislation.
• Understanding of all health and safety requirements linked to a countryside setting.
• Experience of countryside and habitat management.
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse audiences and individuals of varying abilities, including organising interpretative activities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team, with the ability to meet deadlines and remain resilient.
• Proficient in computer management systems and processes.
• You need to be an enthusiastic individual with thorough attention to detail and high standards.
• Hold a valid full driving licence (no more than six points).

Applications deadline: 16 August 2026.

Interview dates: To be announced shortly.

Click here for more details and to apply: Ranger Vacancy Yorkshire Water