Assistant Ranger
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Fixed Term for 2 Years - 35 hours per week (Monday – Sunday Shift Rota)
Who We Are
The award-winning Lee Valley Regional Park stretches an incredible 26 miles along the leafy banks of the River Lee, from Ware in Hertfordshire, through Essex, to the Thames at East India Dock Basin. The park provides a unique 'natural' corridor on London’s doorstep and provides a vital refuge for wildlife. It contains a variety of landscapes and open spaces to enjoy including the internationally important wetland sites that form the Lee Valley Special Protection Area and Ramsar site, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, industrial heritage sites and nature reserves.
Overview of the Open Spaces Team
The Open Spaces Teams Rangers and Assistant Rangers are not only the guardians of the Park on the ground but they are their eyes and ears too. One large team split over two different locations. They look after an array of different habitats from wetland wonders to urban oases covering parts of the Lee Valley SPA and Ramsar Site, four SSSI’s, and numerous locally designated wildlife sites. With an abundance of practical works, wildlife surveys, volunteering tasks, visitor interaction and Park promotion to undertake each year there are many opportunities to develop the conservation value and engagement with sites throughout the Park but also many opportunities for personal development as an individual.
What does the role look like
Working either as part of a team or individually you will support an established team of Rangers on a daily basis to deliver practical conservation and land management on a range of different sites throughout the Park to help deliver and develop the site management plans. Leading our dedicated conservation volunteers on task days and wildlife survey work will also feature along with some direct site management to develop individuals further. Working with external partners such as our Health and Safety consultants and our Park security team to ensure the safety of all and adherence to Park byelaws.
What attributes we are looking for in a candidate
- We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, energetic and practical people
- You will need to have proven experience of working in a park/countryside environment
- A recognised post-A level qualification e.g. HND; NVQ level 3, degree or equivalent in a countryside management or related discipline.
- A good working knowledge of conservation and habitat management
- Knowledge of working with volunteers and community engagement
- A full manual driving licence is essential
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure Barring Service, for which assistance will be given.
Closing date: 21 July 2025
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority reserves the right to amend the closing date of this vacancy.
We are an equal opportunities employer
No agencies please
About Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is responsible for the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre park with its huge variety of award winning green spaces, world class sports venues and ecologically vital wildlife havens.
The park was created by a unique Act of Parliament as a “green lung” for London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Our approach is to be community focused and commercially driven, to work with partners to produce a unique combination of activities, sights and experiences.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is responsible for the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre park with its huge variety of award winning green spaces, world class sports venues and ecologically vital wildlife havens. The park was created by a unique Act of Parliament as a “green lung” for London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Our approach is to be community focused and commercially driven, to work with partners to produce a unique combination of activities, sights and experiences.
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