Volunteering Conservation Ranger
Peak District National Park Authority
Volunteering Conservation Ranger
Brunts Barn, Grindleford
37 hours per week
£29,093 to £30,559 per annum
Closing date 8 July 2025
The Role
We are looking for a Volunteering Conservation Ranger to help us delivering the volunteering practical conservation programme (Peak Park Conservation Volunteers, PPCV). In the role you will be responsible for assist in the development and delivery of a volunteers programme of conservation-related projects that create volunteer opportunities to connect with and enjoy the National Park.
The post will help deliver a wide variety of volunteering opportunities (practical conservation) that targets audiences to become more engaged and connected to the National Park. The post holder will inspire a deeper connection and understanding of the importance of nature and protected landscapes and to benefit from all it can offer. The job will include 2 weekends per month working with an additional allowance paid and time in toil.
About You
You will need to be able to deliver a wide variety of practical conservation session and have experience of working with and managing volunteers.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including 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. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
About Peak District National Park Authority
We are responsible for looking after a designated area of land, the Peak District National Park, which is 555 square miles (1,438 square kilometres) in size, and covers parts of the counties of Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire.
Our purpose is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District, and promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Peak District's special qualities.
We are responsible for looking after a designated area of land, the Peak District National Park, which is 555 square miles (1,438 square kilometres) in size, and covers parts of the counties of Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire.Our purpose is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District, and promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Peak District's special qualities.
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